1974 Stated "FIRST EDITION" THE GULAG ARCHIPELAGO

Description: THE GULAG ARCHIPELAGO by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn 1974 Stated "FIRST EDITION" Harper & Row Publishers Hardcover with the original first edition dust jacket. Mark free. Smoke free home.A literary-historical record of the vast system of prisons and labor camps that came into being shortly after the Bolsheviks seized power in Russia in 1917 and that underwent an enormous expansion during the rule of Stalin from 1924 to 1953. Covers the true abuses of imprisoned Gulag's victims by Soviet authorities over four decades. The work mingles historical exposition and Solzhenitsyn's own autobiographical accounts with the voluminous personal testimony of other inmates that he collected and committed to memory during his imprisonment.Upon publication of this first volume of The Gulag Archipelago, Solzhenitsyn was immediately attacked in the Soviet press. Despite the intense interest in his fate that was shown in the West, he was arrested and charged with treason on February 12, 1974, and was exiled from the Soviet Union the following day. Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn was an Army officer and war hero of the Soviet Union condemned to spend a large portion of his life laboring away in Stalin's gulags. Rather than wither away as so many of his fellow prisoners did, Solzhenitsyn's moral outrage sustained him, and he began collecting scraps of stories from the unfortunates condemned alongside him, eventually weaving these pieces into an epic narrative worthy of the awards and praise it received and continues to receive even today, 50 years later. True stated First Edition Hardcover.Low reserve. Items ship within 24-48 hours of payment unless payment falls on a weekend or holiday. Beyond Earth is your premier destination for rare books and vintage, collectible estate items. We specialize in curating a unique collection of rare and collectible books, spanning various genres and subjects. Additionally, we offer professional estate sale services to assist clients in managing and liquidating estate assets with care and expertise. We handle both local and online auctions for a wider range of reach that benefits both sellers and buyers. Book Sales: Explore our collection of rare, vintage and collectible books, featuring a diverse range of titles, editions, and subjects. From antique volumes to modern first editions, we pride ourselves on offering unique and diverse treasures. Estate Sales: We handle the complexities of estate liquidation and work closely to organize and execute successful sales. Additional Services: If you're looking to acquire a specific book or collectible item, we can help. We have a vast inventory that changes and grows weekly and assist private buyers with adding to their collections. Take a look at our current online inventory which grows daily. Feel free to message us with any questions or inquiries for items you may be in search of. Not all of our inventory is listed online and we often assist private buyers searching for specific items to add to their collection. We participate with eBay's International Shipping Program.Tracking number is provided when items ship.

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