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Biography on former Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev. World Leaders Past And Present.

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School Library Journal Review

Gr 8 Up This book offers much information about the most prominent man in the USSR. A chronological account of his rise to power, it is also a very good overview of the governmental system in the USSR, problems since the 1930s, and changes wrought by world events and changing leadership in that period. Quotes from many sources embellish the margins; the black-and-white illustrations are clear and interesting; the format is attractive. However, the reading level is high at times: ``The adversarial nature that Soviet communism acquired during its formative years''; and although at times the tone seems gratuitously anti-Soviet, it is a fair, accurate, and timely assessment. If allowance is made for this, the book is a mine of information, right up to the Geneva conference, and is accessible through an index and a chronology with a short bibliography. Ann Donovan, Central Washington University, Ellensburg (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Booklist Review

Gr. 6-10. Although not as intriguingly written as the other biographies in the series, this is a solid introduction to the life of the current Russian leader. Along with general biographical facts about Gorbachev's life, Butson gives the history of Russia's leadership over the last three-quarters of a century and assesses the Soviet official's place in that group. The author also provides both sides of the ongoing controversy: Is Gorbachev a new style leader who will improve relationships with the West, or is he simply a younger, better-educated version of the usual party higher-ups. Black-and-white photographs appear on every page. A short reading list and a chronology are appended. IC. 947.085'4 (B) Gorbachev, Mikhail Sergeevich / Heads of state Soviet Union Biography [CIP] 86-13706