Leonid Brezhnev USSR 1982 Large Soviet Photo Book Cold War Communist History

  
Leonid Ilyich Brezhnev: Pages of His Life and Activities - Photographic Documents. Impressive large-format Soviet photo album devoted to Leonid Brezhnev, General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and one of the defining political figures of the Cold War era. Published in Moscow by Planeta in 1982, this is the second expanded edition, issued for Brezhnev's 75th anniversary. The oversized album contains hundreds of pages of historical photographic material documenting Brezhnev's life, Soviet politics, the Communist Party, post-WWII reconstruction, industry, military and public life, international relations and everyday scenes from the USSR.

It includes both color and black-and-white photographs, portraits, official meetings, Soviet leaders, workers, children, factories, cities and major events. The photographs were drawn from Soviet press and archival collections. A visually striking piece of original Cold War-era Soviet publishing and political history.

Details: Title: Leonid Ilyich Brezhnev - Pages of His Life and Activities Original title:?????????????????? Type: Photographic documentary album Publisher: Planeta Place: Moscow, USSR Year: 1982 Edition: 2nd, expanded edition Pages: 296 Language: Russian Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket Format: Large / Oversized - approx. 37.5 × 27 cm (14.8 × 10.6 in) Print run: 25,000 copies Illustrations: Extensive color and black-and-white photography.

Condition: Vintage pre-owned condition with age-related wear, especially to the dust jacket. Hardcover and interior appear well preserved overall. Please examine all photographs carefully for exact condition.

A substantial collectible for anyone interested in Leonid Brezhnev, USSR history, the Cold War, Soviet politics, communism, Soviet photography and propaganda.