by Linda Himelstein · Harperbusiness · tapa dura · ISBN 9780060855895
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«The King of Vodka: The Story of Pyotr Smirnov and the Upheaval of an Empire» is Linda Himelstein's biography, published by HarperBusiness in hardcover.
Born a serf in 1831, Pyotr Smirnov built a vodka empire in Moscow that won prizes at world fairs and was served at the tsars' table. The author recounts his rise, market rivalries, and anti-alcohol campaigns in a turbulent Russia that culminated in the Bolshevik Revolution and the end of his legacy.
Winner of the William Saroyan International Prize for Writing 2010, finalist for the James Beard Award, and named best business book of 2009 by BusinessWeek.
A book for readers interested in Russian history, business biographies, and the origins of great brands.
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