- Is this a biography of Putin or a wider history?
- It is a wider history of the KGB networks around Putin, not a personal biography. Putin is central, but the book follows many officials, oligarchs and institutions.
- Do I need prior knowledge of Russian history?
- No. The book explains the Soviet collapse and the 1990s from the ground up, though some familiarity with the period helps.
- Is it the same as the earlier hardcover edition?
- This is the paperback edition from Picador USA. The main text is the same; paperback editions may carry a new afterword or updated material.
- How does it compare with other books on Putin's Russia?
- It is longer and more detailed than most journalistic accounts, with more insider interviews. Readers wanting a shorter overview may find it heavy going.
- Is it suitable for a book club or coursework?
- Yes, for politics or history courses and serious book clubs. Its length and density make it better for readers who want depth.
- Where is the Putin's People: How the KGB Took Back Russia and Then Took on the West cheapest?
- At alibris, for $4.50, 60% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Putin's People: How the KGB Took Back Russia and Then Took on the West?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including alibris, Target, Booksamillion.