The Gulag Archipelago 1918–1956: An Experiment in Literary Investigation V–VII

The book is in good condition, with a sturdy hardcover binding. The dust jacket shows minor wear, including small tears and slight discoloration. Internally, the pages are clean and free of inscriptions or library markings. Overall, it maintains a well-preserved appearance suitable for collectors.

This first edition of "The Gulag Archipelago 1918–1956: An Experiment in Literary Investigation V–VII" by Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn was published by Harper & Row in 1978. The book is a significant historical and political work, detailing the Soviet Union's forced labor camp system. Solzhenitsyn, a Nobel Prize-winning author, provides a harrowing and detailed account of life in the Gulag, based on his own experiences and those of fellow prisoners. This edition, translated by Harry Willetts, is part of a series that has had a profound impact on historical scholarship and public awareness of Soviet-era repression. With its original dust jacket, the book is in good condition, making it a valuable addition for collectors and historians interested in Soviet history and political studies.