Robert Conquest

Historian and poet, 'The Great Terror'

Robert Conquest - Historian and poet, 'The Great Terror'
Born

July 15th, 1917
107 years ago

Died

August 3rd, 2015
9 years ago — 98 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United Kingdom

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Born in 1917, contributions spanned history, poetry, and academia. Significant focus on Soviet history, particularly Stalin's regime. Authored 'The Great Terror', detailing the purges and political repression in the Soviet Union. Engaged in analysis of totalitarian regimes and their implications in the 20th century. In addition to historical works, produced several volumes of poetry and essays, reflecting personal and political themes. Engagement in the Cold War discourse marked the academic career.

Authored 'The Great Terror' detailing Stalin's purges

Wrote several notable poetry collections

Contributed to discussions on totalitarianism

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