Bøger i Major World Leaders serien

The Russian democratic experiment continues under its third president, Vladimir Putin. This work traces the life of the Russian statesman, from his boyhood in the slums of Leningrad, to his service in the Soviet secret police, to his rise to the presidency.

Absorbing accounts of the leaders whose ideas and actions have changed the course of history. Each text in this series examines the person's life in the context of the politics of the time. Elected PM in May 2001, Berlusconi is not only Italy's richest man but also the unrivalled owner of a vast business empire. Years 6-12. Age 12+.