Discover the harrowing yet inspirational true story behind one of history's darkest chapters. In 'Execution by Hunger,' experience the gripping firsthand account of the Ukrainian famine during the 1930s, as narrated by survivor Miron Dolot. This critically acclaimed book delves into the devastating consequences of Joseph Stalin's forced collectivization and the brutal Soviet campaign against Ukrainian peasant farmers. Over seven million lives were tragically lost to starvation amidst a backdrop of terror and oppression. Throughout the 248 pages, you will be taken on a poignant journey highlighting human resilience, dignity, and the struggle against unimaginable despair in the face of systemic brutality. 'Execution by Hunger' is more than just a historical narrative; it serves as a vital testament to those who endured the horrors of the famine and an essential read for anyone interested in Ukrainian history, Soviet oppression, and human rights. This brand new edition is published by W W Norton & Company and will make a significant addition to your collection of historical literature. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393304169
Year: 2010
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 248


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In 1929, in an effort to destroy the well-to-do peasant farmers, Joseph Stalin ordered the collectivization of all Ukrainian farms. In the ensuing years, a brutal Soviet campaign of confiscations, terrorizing, and murder spread throughout Ukrainian villages. What food remained after the seizures was insufficient to support the population. In the resulting famine as many as seven million Ukrainians starved to death.



This poignant eyewitness account of the Ukrainian famine by one of the survivors relates the young Miron Dolot's day-to-day confrontation with despair and death”his helplessness as friends and family were arrested and abused”and his gradual realization, as he matured, of the absolute control the Soviets had over his life and the lives of his people. But it is also the story of personal dignity in the face of horror and humiliation. And it is an indictment of a chapter in the Soviet past that is still not acknowledged by Russian leaders.