Robert Conquest

Robert Conquest was a British historian and researcher known for his work on Soviet history and totalitarian regimes. He authored influential books, like *The Great Terror*, which documented the extensive purges and repression under Stalin. Conquest's meticulous research helped reveal the scale of political repression, mass killings, and ideological control in the Soviet Union. His work is respected for its thoroughness and has shaped understanding of 20th-century Soviet history, emphasizing the importance of human rights and the dangers of authoritarianism.