Solzhenitsyn, Aleksandr I.

The Gulag Archipelago, 1918-1956: Volume 1: An Experiment in Literary Investigation: 1 (Gulag Archipelago, 1918-1956)

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ISBN 13:
9780061253713
author:
Solzhenitsyn, Aleksandr I.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Harper Perennial
language:
English
Publication Year:
2007
Pages:
704
Dimensions:
13.46 x 2.79 x 20.32 centimetres
Genre:
History - General History
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New
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  • The Gulag Archipelago, 1918-1956: Volume 1: An Experiment in Literary Investigation: 1 (Gulag Archipelago, 1918-1956)
  • The Gulag Archipelago, 1918-1956: Volume 1: An Experiment in Literary Investigation: 1 (Gulag Archipelago, 1918-1956)
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The Gulag Archipelago Volume 1 An Experiment in Literary Investigation by Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn In 1973, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn published a groundbreaking work that exposed the dark underbelly of the Soviet Union's secret police. This first volume of his epic masterpiece recounts his own arrest and interrogation, revealing the vast bureaucracy of the NKVD that haunted Soviet society. Through Solzhenitsyn's personal account, the true nature of the Soviet system is laid bare, exposing the brutal suppression of dissent and the arbitrary power wielded by the secret police. This is a powerful and thought-provoking work that sheds light on one of the most repressive regimes of the 20th century. With its unflinching portrayal of life in the Soviet Union, The Gulag Archipelago Volume 1 is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of Soviet history.

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