Joseph Stalin, a man infamous for his cruel rule and absolute reign of terror, sacrificing the lives of millions in order to feed his hunger for power. He left scars upon his country, but had also improved it on his quest for more. But what exactly lead a man like Stalin, someone with such potential, to become a tyrant? Was he always such a cruel man? Who exactly was this man to begin with? Joseph Stalin, or known as losif Vissarionovich Djugashvili at birth, was born on Dec. 21, 1879 in a town…
Stalin was one of the most vicious tyrants of the 20th century. Despite his humble origin, the combination of his life experiences and personality help shaped him into a cruel yet effective leader. He rose to an unprecedented level of power as a result of his own capabilities and his understanding of the Communist Party. His rivals and other prominent Bolshevik leaders underestimated him due to the lack of charisma as well as his education and dysfunctional family background. Stalin managed to build…
leader does not need to set lies or terrorize people in order for them to praise him. In addition, Stalin was an oppressive dictator, meaning that individual rights had no meaning. The totalitarian government that Stalin created shows that he was a cruel leader. Stalin used a system of secret police to enforce his power against the Soviet people. First, the secret police spied on the people, ensuring that they are praising Stalin. This takes away their rights to privacy. Unfortunately, if the secret…