Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov was a Soviet general and Marshal of the Soviet Union. He also served as Chief of the General Staff, Minister of Defence, and was a member of the Presidium of the Communist Party. During World War II, Zhukov oversaw some of the Red Army's most decisive victories.
 
This book chronicles Zhukov's life, from his origins as the son of poor peasant parents, to his rise to the top of the Soviet establishment, touching on themes of war, intrigue, power, and corruption. Step back into the not-so-distant past and witness the evolution of one of the greatest generals of the 20th century.