Why people recommend it
The New Tsar by Steven Lee Myers is a comprehensive biography that examines the rise and reign of Vladimir Putin, framing his authoritarian leadership through the lens of historical Russian imperialism and tsarist traditions. On The Book Review, Pamela Paul welcomed author Steven Lee Myers to discuss the biography while he was on his book tour. Paul praised the appropriateness of the title, noting that Putin has deliberately embraced not only Soviet political instincts but also a distinctly tsarist, imperial vision of absolute state control. During the interview, they discussed why the author deliberately chose the word tsar to describe a modern leader who operates outside traditional democratic frameworks. The podcast segment highlights how Myers meticulously traces Putin's consolidation of power, detailing the security apparatus, political maneuvering, and nationalist rhetoric that define his decades-long dominance over Russia. Through these discussions, the book is recommended as an essential, deeply researched resource for understanding the geopolitical forces shaping contemporary Russia and the psychological profile of one of the world's most formidable and enigmatic political figures.
Who recommended it
- Pamela Paul Recommended
Pamela Paul — 4 mentions
“Steven leem Meers will join us to talk about his new biography the new Zar he's embraced not just the Soviet Traditions the instincts that he's always had but he's embracing a kind of vision of of the leader of the state in a very zarik way the Imperial Zar”
“Steven Lee joins us now from Los Angeles where he is on book tour for his new book the new Zar the rise and reign of Vladimir Putin”
“but you call him in the title of your book the new Zar which obviously isn't a Soviet term did you choose that word deliberately”
“well the title then of your new book is very fitting the news are the rise and reign of Vladimir Putin by Steven Lee Meers”