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The King of Vodka

The King of Vodka

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The King of Vodka: The Story of Pyotr Smirnov and the Upheaval of an Empire

by Himelstein, Linda

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0060855894
ISBN 13
9780060855895
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"The King of Vodka: The Story of Pyotr Smirnov and the Upheaval of an Empire" by Linda Himelstein. [New York]: HarperCollins Publishers, [2009]. First edition. pp. 384, Bibliography and Index. 22 b. & w. illus. Hardcover, black cloth with gilt title on spine ( corners square, foxing to top and bottom edges, slight foxing to outer margins of text, interior is clean & unmarked). dw., unclipped (two very slight marks on cover, dust jacket is otherwise not worn or damaged).
Very good condition. (Dust jacket is Very good+ condition).
Size: 9 1/4" x 6 1/4" (23.5cm x 16cm).

"In this sweeping history of vodka scion Pyotr Smirnov and his family, distinguished journalist Linda Himelstein plumbs a great riddle of Russian history through the story of a humble serf who rose to create one of the most celebrated business empires the world has ever known."
(from the dust jacket)

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Bookseller
Bazaar of Books CA (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #
A215
Title
The King of Vodka
Author
Himelstein, Linda
Format/Binding
Hardcover, black cloth with gilt title on spine
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition
Very Good+
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First edition
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10
0060855894
ISBN 13
9780060855895
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
2009
Pages
384
Keywords
Pyotr Smirnov, Russia, vodka
Bookseller catalogs
Biography; Spirits;

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