The Diary of Georgi Dimitrov, 1933-1949

摘要: Georgi Dimitrov (1882-1949) was a high-ranking Bulgarian and Soviet official, one of the most prominent leaders international Communist movement trusted member Stalin's inner circle. Accused by Nazis setting Reichstag fire in 1933, he successfully defended himself at Leipzig Trial thereby became an symbol resistance to Nazism. Stalin appointed him head International (Comintern) 1935, held this position until Comintern's dissolution 1943. After end Second World War, returned Bulgaria its first premier. During years between 1933 his death 1949, kept diary that described tumultuous career revealed much about working organizations, opinions actions leadership, Union's role shaping postwar Eastern Europe. This important document, edited introduced renowned historian Ivo Banac, is now available for time English. It essential source information Communism, policy, origins Cold War.