The Gulag Archipelago (Alexander Solzhenitsyn)

*The Gulag Archipelago* by Alexander Solzhenitsyn is a detailed account of the Soviet Union's brutal system of forced labor camps, known as Gulags, from the 1930s to the 1950s. It exposes the widespread repression, human rights abuses, and the suffering of millions of prisoners, often innocent, subjected to harsh conditions, forced labor, and political persecution. The book combines eyewitness testimonies, historical analysis, and philosophical reflections, highlighting the dangers of totalitarianism and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of oppression. It serves as a powerful reminder of the costs of unchecked state power.