Barenberg, Alan (Associate Professor, Department of History, Ass

The Gulag: A Very Short Introduction (VERY SHORT INTRODUCTIONS)

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ISBN 13:
9780197548226
author:
Barenberg, Alan (Associate Professor, Department of History, Ass
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Oxford University Press Inc
language:
English
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
168
Dimensions:
16.5 x 11.2 x 1.5 centimetres (0
Genre:
History, Europe, Russia,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£10.47

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The Gulag: A Very Short Introduction by Alan Barenberg explores one of the most infamous systems of mass incarceration in the 20th century. Spanning from central Moscow to Siberia, the Gulag was created in 1930 and existed until its partial dismantling in the mid-1950s, affecting approximately 25 million people. Prisoners and exiles were subjected to brutal conditions, with millions perishing under the regime. Although some survivors attempted to reintegrate into Soviet society after release, it wasn't until the collapse of the Soviet Union that a full reckoning became possible. This book examines the Gulag through prisoner testimony, archival sources, and recent scholarship in the humanities and social sciences. By understanding the Gulag's history and legacy, readers can gain insight into one of the darkest periods of modern history, and how its impact continues to be felt today.

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