History GCSE

Political manoeuvring

What Political manoeuvring means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

Definition of Political manoeuvring

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Championing rapid industrialisation allowed Stalin to outmanoeuvre political rivals like Bukharin on the right wing of the Party.

Pearson Edexcel · Option 30: Key topic 4: Economic and social changes, 1924–41 - 2 Changes in industry (study guide)

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Option 30: Key topic 4: Economic and social changes, 1924–41 - 2 Changes in industry (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)

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