The Soviet Century: Archaeology of a Lost World

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Book Synopsis: An encyclopedic and richly detailed history of everyday life in the Soviet Union.

The Soviet Union is gone, but its ghostly traces remain, not least in the material vestiges left behind in its turbulent wake. What was it really like to live in the USSR? What did it look, feel, smell, and sound like? In The Soviet Century, Karl Schlögel, one of the world’s leading historians of the Soviet Union, presents a spellbinding epic that brings to life the everyday world of a unique lost civilization.

A museum of—and travel guide to—the Soviet past, The Soviet Century explores in evocative detail both the largest and smallest aspects of life in the USSR, from the Gulag, the planned economy, the railway system, and the steel city of Magnitogorsk to cookbooks, military medals, prison camp tattoos, and the ubiquitous perfume Red Moscow. The book examines iconic aspects of Soviet life, including long queues outside shops, cramped communal apartments, parades, and the Lenin mausoleum, as well as less famous but important parts of the USSR, including the Great Soviet Encyclopedia, the voice of Radio Moscow, graffiti, and even the typical toilet, which became a pervasive social and cultural topic. Throughout, the book shows how Soviet life simultaneously combined utopian fantasies, humdrum routine, and a pervasive terror symbolized by the Lubyanka, then as now the headquarters of the secret police.

Drawing on Schlögel’s decades of travel in the Soviet and post-Soviet world, and featuring more than eighty illustrations, The Soviet Century is vivid, immediate, and grounded in firsthand encounters with the places and objects it describes. The result is an unforgettable account of the Soviet Century.

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Are you intrigued by the mysteries of the Soviet Union? Dive deep into the rich history and everyday life of this unique lost civilization with The Soviet Century: Archaeology of a Lost World. Written by Karl Schlögel, one of the world's leading historians of the Soviet Union, this encyclopedic masterpiece will transport you back in time. Experience the sights, sounds, and even smells of the USSR as you uncover its hidden stories. Delve into everything from the Gulag and the planned economy to cookbooks and prison camp tattoos. With over eighty illustrations, this captivating book is a museum of the Soviet past and a travel guide to a world gone by.

Discover the iconic aspects of Soviet life, from queues outside shops to cramped communal apartments. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of parades and the mystique of the Lenin mausoleum. But The Soviet Century doesn't stop at the well-known scenes. It takes you beyond, exploring the Great Soviet Encyclopedia, the voice of Radio Moscow, and even the cultural significance of the humble toilet. The book effortlessly weaves together utopian dreams, mundane routines, and the ever-present shadow of terror embodied by the Lubyanka, the secret police headquarters. Karl Schlögel's firsthand encounters and decades of travel in the Soviet and post-Soviet world bring authenticity and immediacy to every page.

Embrace this extraordinary journey through history and make The Soviet Century a part of your collection. Each chapter unveils a fascinating aspect of the USSR, providing a window into a vanishing world. Accompanied by vivid illustrations, this spellbinding epic is a must-read for history enthusiasts and those curious about the enigmatic Soviet Union. Don't miss out on the chance to immerse yourself in the Soviet Century's secrets and experience the echoes of a lost civilization.

Ready to embark on this enthralling journey? Order The Soviet Century: Archaeology of a Lost World now and let Karl Schlögel guide you through the remnants of a bygone era. Click here to place your order and begin your exploration of the Soviet Union.

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