Applebaum, Anne
Gulag: A History of the Soviet Camps
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140283105
- author:
- Applebaum, Anne
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 624
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- European history: from c 1900 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Gulag: A History of the Soviet Camps is a landmark book that uncovers the horrors of the Soviet camp system, responsible for the deaths of millions. Drawing on memoirs, writings, and original research, Anne Applebaum presents a fully documented history of the camp system, from its origins to its collapse.
Applebaum's investigation spans the vast expanse of the Soviet camp system, from its expansion under Stalin's reign of terror to its eventual collapse in the era of glasnost. This book is a significant achievement, synthesizing a vast amount of material to provide a comprehensive understanding of this dark period in history.
With meticulous research and a commitment to moral reckoning, Applebaum sheds light on a pivotal moment in the 20th century, providing a nuanced and detailed account of the Soviet camp system.
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