A gripping new story of Russia - over 500 years of rule and power in the Kremlin, from Ivan the Terrible to Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin is the imposing symbol of the Russian nation. Here, powerful tsars were crowned, and the glorious Red Army paraded after its victory over Germany. The heart of Russian power beats in the Kremlin, where Russia's fate is decided. The prominent historian Catherine Merridale tells the fascinating story of the Kremlin, with all its intrigues and bloody struggles for power. By uncovering the hidden inner workings of the Russian state, Catherine Merridale provides us with a new understanding of Russia's tumultuous history up to the present day.