The Black Book Of Communism by Stéphane Courtois
Crimes, Terror, Repression
This comprehensive work delves into the dark history of communism across the globe, meticulously documenting the atrocities and human rights violations committed under various communist regimes throughout the 20th century. It provides a detailed account of the widespread repression, mass killings, and systemic abuses that occurred in countries like the Soviet Union, China, Cambodia, and others, estimating the death toll to be in the tens of millions. The book serves as a critical examination of the ideological and political mechanisms that enabled such widespread suffering, aiming to shed light on the often-overlooked human cost of communist rule.
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- Published
- 1997
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 800-900
- Original Language
- French
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