“The mission of the Gestapo expanded steadily as from 1933 onward, "political criminality" was given a much broader definition than ever before and more forms of dissent and criticism were gradually criminalized. The result was that more "laws" or law-like measures were put on the books than ever.”
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Sheila Fitzpatrick
Sheila Fitzpatrick (born June 4, 1941) is an Australian-born historian and one of the world's leading scholars of Soviet history. She served as a professor at the University of Chicago for decades and is renowned for her influential works on the Russian Revolution, Stalinism, and Soviet society. Her books, including "The Russian Revolution" and "Everyday Stalinism," have become essential readings in the field. Fitzpatrick's research is distinguished by its rigorous archival work and innovative social history approach. more
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