Summary:
The book provides a comprehensive examination of the Soviet Union's forced labor camp system, detailing the origins, operations, and legacy of the gulags through survivor testimonies and archival research. It explores the political and social mechanisms that sustained the camps, the experiences of prisoners, and the broader impact on Soviet society and the world.
Key points:
1. Gulag System: The book explores the Gulag system, a network of labor camps during Stalin's rule in the Soviet Union, used for political repression and free labor.
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