Understanding historical atrocities requires grappling with their severity, often surpassing public perception. While some works, like the one discussed, vividly expose past crimes, they can also appear polarizing. The author highlights the difficulty in empathetically engaging with the actions of perpetrators and recognizes the evolution of historical interpretations. Notably, the perception of Stalin as merely a detached technocrat has been challenged by recent scholarship that unveils a more complex, ideologically driven character, changing how history is understood and taught.

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