Stalin's Letters To Molotov Analysis

In the introduction of Stalin’s Letters to Molotov, Lars T. Lih argues that distinguishing between Stalin’s political and personal letters help researchers understand what type of individual he was and what personality he possessed. These letters were edited to start the debate on who he was and why he went on murderous rampages. From this introduction, the reader gains information and an idea of the author who wrote these letters. These letters range from when Stalin first gained power, his concerns with his enemies, particularly Trotsky, and into the beginning stages of expansionism. Before every section, the editor Lih, provides commentary for the reader to understand the context of whom Stalin is addressing. This introduction will help