{"title":"Professor Anthony McElligott","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by Professor Anthony McElligott, a distinguished historian known for his in-depth explorations of 20th-century German history. With a focus on pivotal moments that shaped the modern world, McElligott's books offer readers a comprehensive understanding of historical events through meticulous research and engaging narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his noted works is \u003cem\u003eThe Last Transport\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling examination of Germany during the closing stages of World War II. Professor McElligott masterfully delves into the complex socio-political dynamics and the profound impact on both military strategies and civilian life. His writings not only illuminate the past but also encourage readers to reflect on the profound lessons history imparts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history enthusiast or a student of military studies, these books serve as invaluable resources. Explore the intricate tapestry of history with Professor Anthony McElligott's works, where each page promises a journey into the past that is as educational as it is captivating.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-last-transport-by-professor-anthony-mcelligott-9781474227995","title":"The Last Transport","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe deportation of 1,755 Jews from the islands of Rhodes and Cos in July 1944, shortly after the last deportation from Hungary, was the last transport to leave Greece for Auschwitz and brought to a close the last significant phase of the genocide of Europe’s Jews (notwithstanding the death marches).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin six weeks of their deportation, the Germans were retreating from Greece and the Balkans as Hitler’s empire shrank. This last deportation is frequently acknowledged in Holocaust literature but its significance for our understanding of the Nazi genocide of the Jews remains largely overlooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe timing of the transport, when it was clear to the German military elite that Nazi Germany had lost the war, raises important questions in relation to long-term ideological Nazi goals and the immediate contingency thrown up by war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnthony McElligott, in this account of the last Greek transport of Jews to Auschwitz, tells a compelling story of this previously underexplored event and sheds light on an important aspect of the Holocaust through an in-depth study of one Eastern Mediterranean community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Last Transport\u003c\/i\u003e is a poignant exploration of these events, offering a fresh perspective on the enduring impacts of the Holocaust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46850326364396,"sku":"9781474227995","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24417473482712.jpg?v=1759081525"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/professor-anthony-mcelligott.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}