Landowsky, J.
Red Symphony
- ISBN 13:
- 9781939438317
- author:
- Landowsky, J.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- DP Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 58
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 0.4 centimetres (0.0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, Political Ideologies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Red Symphony by J. Landowsky is a remarkable account of survival and resistance during one of the darkest periods in history. In 1936, Dr. Landowsky's life took a devastating turn when he was forced to work for the NKVD, the Soviet secret police. He was tasked with carrying out various jobs, including witnessing interrogations and tortures, and was subjected to unimaginable hardships. Despite this, Dr. Landowsky continued to practice medicine, using his skills to help others. This book is a detailed record of the interrogation of C.G. Rakovsky, a former French Ambassador, during the trials of Trotskyist leaders in 1938. The events described are a testament to the bravery and resilience of those who resisted the Soviet regime, and offer a unique insight into one of the most tumultuous periods of the 20th century.