Gulag
A History of the Soviet Camps
(Autor) Anne ApplebaumReveals one of the greatest horrors of the 20th century: the system of Soviet camps that are responsible for the deaths of countless millions. This work presents history of the camp: from its origins under the tsars, to its colossal expansion under Stalin's reign of terror, its zenith in the late 1940s and eventual collapse in the era of glasnost.
Anne Applebaum
Anne Applebaum is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and historian known for her insightful analysis of Eastern European history and politics. She has written extensively on the rise of authoritarianism in the region, focusing on the Soviet Union and its aftermath. Her most notable works include "Gulag: A History," which won the Pulitzer Prize for Non-Fiction in 2004, and "Iron Curtain: The Crushing of Eastern Europe, 1944-1956," which examines the Soviet takeover of Eastern Europe after World War II. Applebaum's writing style is characterized by meticulous research and engaging storytelling, making complex historical events accessible to a wide audience. Her work has had a significant impact on the study of totalitarian regimes and their lasting impact on society.
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