Figes, Orlando
The Whisperers: Private Life in Stalins Russia
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141013510
- author:
- Figes, Orlando
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 784
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 3.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- European history: from c 1900 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Orlando Figes' The Whisperers offers a profound and unsettling glimpse into daily life in Stalin's Russia. In this groundbreaking account, Figes explores how Russians navigated a society where fear and paranoia were ever-present, and the consequences of speaking out or staying silent. The book delves into the intricate web of relationships within Russian families and communities, revealing how individuals struggled to maintain their own identities amidst the pervasive atmosphere of suspicion and betrayal. Drawing on hundreds of family archives, Figes recreates a society where even the smallest actions could have devastating repercussions, and yet, some people found ways to resist and defy the state. Through its meticulous research and compelling narrative, The Whisperers sheds light on a pivotal moment in modern history, one that continues to resonate with us today.
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