Tito : A Biography

A detailed and balanced biography of Josip Broz Tito, the Yugoslav leader who rose from revolutionary agitator to one of the most influential political figures of the twentieth century. Phyllis Auty, a respected historian of Eastern Europe, traces Tito’s early life, his leadership of the Partisans during the Second World War, and his postwar role in shaping socialist Yugoslavia. The book examines his break with Stalin, his distinctive brand of non-aligned communism, and his complex position between East and West during the Cold War. Clear and well-researched, this study offers insight into both the man and the turbulent European history he helped to shape, making it valuable for readers interested in modern history, political leadership, and Balkan affairs.