Crucibles of Power: Smolensk under Stalinist and Nazi Rule

The people of Smolensk survived both of the twentieth century’s most brutal dictatorships. Michael David-Fox probes their experiences under Stalinist and Nazi rule to unravel the threads of authoritarianism. Focused on personal stories, David-Fox leaves no question as to despots’ reliance on the collaboration and acquiescence of ordinary citizens.

• | Author: Michael David-Fox
• | Publisher: Harvard University Press
• | Publication Date: Feb 04, 2025
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• | Binding: Hardback
• | ISBN-13: 9780674247468
• | ISBN-10: 0674247469