To Build a Castle - My Life as a Dissenter

This hardcover edition is in fair condition with noticeable wear on the dust jacket, including discoloration and minor edge wear. The binding remains intact, and the pages are clean without inscriptions or library markings.

"To Build a Castle: My Life as a Dissenter" by Vladimir Bukovsky is a compelling autobiography published by The Viking Press in 1979. This hardcover edition captures Bukovsky's harrowing experiences as a dissenter in the Soviet Union, offering an insider's perspective on political oppression. The book is published in New York and translated by Michael Scammell, reflecting Bukovsky's profound impact as a voice against totalitarianism. While the copyright page states 1979, the work was originally published in 1977. This edition is valuable for its first-hand account of Soviet-era dissidence, making it a significant addition to collections focused on political history and biographies. The dust jacket shows signs of wear and discoloration, typical of its age, but remains intact.