{"title":"Martin Winstone","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by Martin Winstone, a distinguished author renowned for his profound insights into history and military topics. Martin Winstone brings an expert eye to events that have shaped our modern world, offering readers an unforgettable journey through time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis \u003cem\u003eDark Heart of Hitler's Europe\u003c\/em\u003e is a compelling exploration of the profound impact the Nazi regime had across the continent during World War II. This book illuminates the complexities of war-torn Europe, providing a detailed narrative that is both educational and engrossing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Holocaust Sites of Europe\u003c\/em\u003e, Winstone provides a meticulous guide to the places marked by the harrowing legacy of the Holocaust. This work not only serves as a historical recount but also as a respectful homage to the victims, deepening our understanding of this tragic chapter in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMartin Winstone's books are a must-read for those interested in the intricacies of European history and the military dynamics that have shaped our societies. Dive into his works to uncover a deeper understanding of pivotal historical events.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-dark-heart-of-hitlers-europe-by-martin-winstone-9781350200135","title":"The Dark Heart of Hitler's Europe","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the German attack on Poland in 1939, vast swathes of Polish territory, including Warsaw and Krakow, were occupied by the Nazis in an administration which became known as the 'General Government'. The region was not directly incorporated into the Third Reich but was ruled by a German regime, headed by the brutal and corrupt Governor General Hans Frank. This was indeed the dark heart of Hitler's empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the first genuine Nazi colony, the General Government became the principal 'racial laboratory' of the Third Reich. As such, it was the site, and main source of victims, of \u003ci\u003eAktion Reinhard\u003c\/i\u003e, the largest killing operation in human history, in which at least 1.7 million Jews were murdered in just 18 months. Additionally, it was the scene of a campaign of terror, exploitation and ultimately ethnic cleansing against the Polish population, intended to serve as a template for the rest of eastern Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt was a place where 42,000 people could be shot in two days, where thousands of children could be abducted from their families, never to see their homeland again, and where guidebooks could invite German tourists to enjoy the culture and nightlife of cities that were 'now free of Jews'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Dark Heart of Hitler's Europe\u003c\/i\u003e provides a thorough history of the Nazi occupation regime and the experiences of the Poles, Jews, and others who were trapped in its clutches. Employing sources ranging from diaries and testimony to previously underused material such as travel guides and poetry, Martin Winstone provides a unique insight into the occupation regime which dominated much of Poland during World War II with such disastrous consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46850018902252,"sku":"9781350200135","price":40.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19913633482668.jpg?v=1759075816"},{"product_id":"the-holocaust-sites-of-europe-by-martin-winstone-9781350332027","title":"The Holocaust Sites of Europe","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Holocaust – the murder of approximately six million Jewish men, women, and children by Nazi Germany and its collaborators during the Second World War – was a crime of unprecedented and unparalleled proportions, perpetrated in innumerable locations across the European continent. Now in its third edition, \u003ci\u003eThe Holocaust Sites of Europe\u003c\/i\u003e is the most comprehensive and accessible guide to these sites, serving as both a work of historical reference and a practical resource for visitors today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt includes all major Holocaust sites in Europe, covering more than 20 countries and encompassing not only iconic locations such as Auschwitz-Birkenau and Bergen-Belsen, but also lesser-known yet similarly significant sites like Maly Trostenets and Sajmište. It addresses extermination, forced labour and concentration camps, massacre sites, and cities that were homes to major Jewish populations and – often – ghettos, as well as Nazi 'euthanasia' centres and locations associated with the genocide of Roma and Sinti. In so doing, the book also covers the many museums and memorials which commemorate the Holocaust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis new edition has been fully updated to reflect developments affecting sites in the 2010s and 2020s, ranging from the establishment of new museums to growing threats from climate change and state-sponsored distortion of history. \u003ci\u003eThe Holocaust Sites of Europe\u003c\/i\u003e is thus an indispensable and sensitive guide to both the history and the modern reality of the most traumatic sites in European history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46850119762156,"sku":"9781350332027","price":58.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21232553482668.jpg?v=1759079659"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/martin-winstone.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}