Books by Douglas Smith

From the acclaimed author of Former People, a definitive biography of Rasputin, published to coincide with the centenary of his murder.

Examines the forces that attracted many social and intellectual leaders of 18th-century Russia to Freemasonry as an instrument for change and progress. The author reveals how Freemasonry became a part of a larger social transformation that saw the development of literary circles and social clubs.

Douglas Smith's The Russian Job tells the captivating story of how American volunteers saved millions of people from starvation in Bolshevik Russia.

Lovers, companions, and husband and wife, Catherine and Prince Grigory Potemkin were also close political partners. This work reveals the complexity of Catherine and Potemkin's personal relationship in light of changes in matters of state, foreign relations, and military engagements. It gives insights into Catherine's passions, and her world.

The last great untold story of the Russian Revolution

Explores the theoretical concepts using a variety of case examples to place the learning in context. This book provides information on the stages involved with creating and managing a private company through to dissolution. It offers an introduction to the various aspects of company law, featuring review questions to contextualise the learning.

Covering various aspects of business law, with particular relevance to students of business and marketing. This book provides students with a working knowledge of law as it relates to business activities, including the law of contract, sale of goods, agency, and more. It also includes statements of legal principles and statutory provisions.

The step-by-step guide to the most pressing management problem of our time, by the coauthor of the bestseller The Wisdom of Teams.