Gulag

This book provides a detailed and documented portrait of the Gulag, a vast array of Soviet concentration camps that held millions of political and criminal prisoners.

Applebaum examines the origins of the Gulag under Lenin, its expansion under Stalin, and its eventual collapse.

The book delves into the daily lives of prisoners, including their arrests, transportation, working and living conditions, and the impact of World War II on the camps.

It also explores the cultural and social aspects of life within the Gulag, as well as its legacy and why it has remained relatively obscure in historical memory.

The work is based on extensive research, including Soviet-era archives and personal accounts from survivors.