Taher Al-Moataz Billah presents “The Tsar”: The Secret History of Vladimir Putin December 27 on Storytel

Writer Taher Al-Moataz Billah announced the release of his new book, “The Tsar: The Secret History of Vladimir Putin,” which deals with the biography of Russian President Vladimir Putin (1952) in detail, from his childhood and beginnings and his journey in the worlds of intelligence and politics, as well as the fall of the Soviet Union and the journey of Russia’s rise again after... Disintegration.

The book is based on extensive historical and political research, and provides a comprehensive reading of Putin's life, from his childhood in St. Petersburg, until he assumed power in Russia. It is scheduled to be released on the Storytel audiobook platform on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.

Putin's biography throughout the history of the Russian nation The book deals in depth and detail with the history of the Russian nation and its influence on the global arena, and provides a comprehensive overview of multiple historical eras, starting from the ancient Greek period to modern Russia, through the struggles of governance and control over Russian lands.

The book also reveals the influence of Genghis Khan and the Mongols on this part of the earth, and how France and Napoleon Bonaparte left their mark on the history of Russia.

It focuses on understanding the details of the Bolshevik Revolution and Russia's role in the two world wars, in addition to the Cold War between the Soviet Union and the United States.

The book also addresses the reasons for the collapse of the Soviet Union and the challenges that Russia faced after its collapse, in addition to the ongoing conflicts with the expansion of NATO and the impact of the Arab Spring revolutions on the Russian political scene.

“Putin is one of the most powerful men in modern history.” Taher Al-Moataz Billah confirmed, in a statement, that the book is an attempt to present a new reading of Putin’s character, away from the stereotypical images promoted by him in the Western media, seeking to understand the motives of his actions and his impact on Russia’s future.

Regarding the choice of the character “Putin” from among the leaders of the Russian nation, Al-Mutazz Billah points out that Putin’s rise through his service in the field of secret intelligence gave his story a unique character that reveals a lot about what is going on in secret.

He believes that Putin's success in revealing the masks worn by his opponents in the name of freedom and democracy makes his story a defining moment.

Al-Mutaz Billah focuses on Putin's strategic vision, as he was able to return Russia to the international scene and enable it to participate effectively in the global summit race.

He adds: "We can easily say that Putin's story is not limited to being the story of a Russian leader, but rather it is the story of the most powerful man in modern history."

Growing up in the midst of war The book "The Tsar" consists of approximately 50 chapters, recorded by Taher Al-Moataz Billah in about 20 hours of audio. The first chapters begin with the events of World War II, and go back to Vladimir's parents and their contemporary of the Siege of Belgrade, at the time of the Nazi leader Adolf Hitler's (1889-1945) invasion of the Soviet Union. How did these events affect the son’s personality and reinforce in him the values of sacrifice and death for the homeland? They also taught him that the language of force knows only force, and that Joseph Stalin (1878-1953) was the only one capable of stopping Hitler.

The author of the book "The Tsar" indicates that his main goal in his work is to guide the listener towards a higher level of understanding of global events that may affect his personal life without him being aware of them, through a research journey in which he sympathizes with Putin's personality at times and gets angry with him at other times. .

Exceptional book on Storytel For her part, Yasmine Jreissati, content manager at the Storytel platform, confirms her great enthusiasm for the release of the book “The Caesar,” written by Taher Al-Moataz Billah, pointing to the long cooperation between Al-Moataz Billah and Storytel over the years, but she believes that this book stands out exceptionally.

She adds: "The book shows Taher's passion for research and collecting accurate information, as he did tremendous work in this context. It had a lot of interesting information, and we decided to publish it as an independent book instead of including it in the successful (Al-Dahha) series, which he is co-writing with us."

Regarding the style of the book “The Caesar,” Jreissati points out that the distinctive feature of Taher Al-Moataz Billah’s style remains present, as he uses the spoken Egyptian language. Despite the seriousness of his research, Al-Moataz Billah remains true to his humorous and witty style, which makes the audiobook fun and exciting.

She continues: "This book is an exciting read for anyone interested in world history, current events, political affairs or even prominent figures. It is an informative work, which fits with Storytel's vision of quality and entertainment."

Jreissati concludes that, given the global economic situation and the assistance in accessing knowledge, which we see as a right for everyone, and because we seek to make this book reach readers, we have decided to offer a 60% discount for 6 months, until next January 15.

Who is Taher Al-Moataz Billah? Taher Al-Moataz Billah is an Egyptian writer and researcher who issued a distinguished study on the negotiations of the Egyptian star Mohamed Salah with the English club Liverpool, which won the admiration of many experts and is taught to students at Harvard Business School in the United States. This study was appreciated at the national and international levels and received great attention.

Taher Al-Moataz Billah wrote various books, including “The Student Movement at the American University,” the book “Al-Dahhih... Behind the Scenes,” and “Al-Dahhih... Princess Diana.” He actively participated in writing the programs “Al-Dahiha” and “Al-Dahiha Museum” by Ahmed Al-Ghandour, in addition to writing the “Al-Dahiha” series of audio books on the Storytel platform.

Al-Moataz Billah received the Ahmed Zewail Award for Excellence in Science and Technology in 2014, and received a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Harvard University in 2022, which highlights his academic excellence and excellence in several fields.