The Third World War

Stalin concluded his Foundations of Leninism with a chapter on the Bolshevik “style of work.” We may add that in polities, as in other fields of creative activity, individual styles can also be distinguished. Though manifestly belonging to the same “school,” Nikita Khrushchev’s personal style differs markedly from his master’s.

Stalin was slow to make up his mind. He did not begin overt action until he knew just what he wanted to do and had painstakingly completed all preparations. He then moved with crushing, ponderous rigidity toward his objective. Stalin seldom made public statements, and almost never talked about what he was going to do in the future. Often he would let six months or more go by without any comment at all on international affairs.

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Stalin concluded his Foundations of Leninism with a chapter on the Bolshevik “style of work.” We may add that in polities, as in other fields of creative activity, individual styles can also be distinguished. Though manifestly belonging to the same “school,” Nikita Khrushchev’s personal style differs markedly from his master’s.

Stalin was slow to make up his mind. He did not begin overt action until he knew just what he wanted to do and had painstakingly completed all preparations. He then moved with crushing, ponderous rigidity toward his objective. Stalin seldom made public statements, and almost never talked about what he was going to do in the future. Often he would let six months or more go by without any comment at all on international affairs.