The Gulag Archipelago (Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn)

"The Gulag Archipelago" by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn is a detailed, powerful account of the Soviet Union’s system of forced labor camps from the 1930s to the 1950s. It exposes how the Soviet government imprisoned millions of people—often unjustly—for political reasons, using brutal conditions and repression to maintain control. The book combines historical research, personal stories, and philosophical reflection to reveal the extent of human suffering and the dangers of authoritarianism. It highlights the importance of truth, resistance, and moral integrity in the face of oppressive regimes.