The Gulag Archipelago, 1918-1956: An Experiment in Literary Investigation (Volume One)

The Gulag Archipelago is a groundbreaking literary-historical record of the vast system of prisons and labor camps that emerged in Russia after the Bolsheviks seized power in 1917, and expanded under Stalin's rule from 1924 to 1953.

This three-volume work by Aleksandr Isayevich Solzhenitsyn mingles historical exposition with personal accounts of victims collected during his imprisonment, providing a comprehensive and powerful account of the Soviet Union's repressive regime.

With its meticulous research and vivid storytelling, The Gulag Archipelago is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the darkest corners of Soviet history.