The great terror

About “The great terror”

The book The Great Terror by Robert Conquest is a definitive account of Stalin's purges, first published in 1968 and widely praised as a nonpartisan and thorough analysis of the subject. It has gained recognition in the Soviet Union as an authoritative source and was serialized in Neva, a major periodical. Originally based on unofficial sources, the author has updated the work with new material made available during glasnost. The revised edition includes detailed information on the Moscow Trials, the fate of executed generals, methods of obtaining confessions, the purge of intellectuals, and life in labor camps. Combining scholarly research with literary style, the book offers both an authoritative and compelling look at one of the 20th century's most tragic events. This updated version brings the original work back into print with new insights and evidence.