Lafayette is a fascinating character involved in so many pivotal events
5 stars
This is a great read. Duncan has an obvious affection for Lafayette. His life provides a useful insight into this turbulent period of history.
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"One of the finest, most gripping surveys of the history of Russian science in the …
Excellent read - being Stalin's scientists sounds dreadful
4 stars
This is a good read and very evocative of the times. The author was clearly obsessed to write this book. It gave me a deep feeling of the horror and stupidity of life under Stalin. It is a miracle that they got anything done at all.