Neighbors

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The Destruction of the Jewish Community in Jedwabne, Poland

By Jan T. Gross

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Neighbors by Jan T. Gross is a gripping historical account that examines the tragic events in the Polish town of Jedwabne during World War II. The book delves into the investigation of a massacre where the local Jewish community was brutally slaughtered, unraveling the harrowing layers of complicity and collective memory within a small community. Gross carefully reconstructs the social dynamics and historical influences, offering a profound reflection on human nature and the darkness that can arise in ordinary societies during tumultuous times.
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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in exploring historical events through a detailed lens, particularly focusing on the complex and, at times, stark realities of community interactions during pivotal moments in history. This compelling narrative examines the challenging themes of coexistence and conflict, revealing insights into human behaviour and societal impacts during wartime.

"A landmark book that changed the story of Poland's role in the Holocaust"--

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On July 10, 1941, in Nazi-occupied Poland, half of the town of Jedwabne brutally murdered the other half: 1,600 men, women, and children—all but seven of the town's Jews. In this shocking and compelling classic of Holocaust history, Jan Gross reveals how Jedwabne's Jews were murdered not by faceless Nazis but by people who knew them well—their non-Jewish Polish neighbours.

A previously untold story of the complicity of non-Germans in the extermination of the Jews, Neighbors shows how people victimised by the Nazis could, at the same time, victimise their Jewish fellow citizens.

In a new preface, Gross reflects on the book's explosive international impact and the backlash it continues to provoke from right-wing Polish nationalists who still deny their ancestors' role in the destruction of the Jews.

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Neighbors by Jan T. Gross is widely regarded as a powerful and compelling account that challenges accepted historical narratives, particularly with its portrayal of the Jedwabne massacre during World War II. Critics note its moral energy and commitment to accuracy in documenting the horrifying events, making it a significant contribution to the literature on human cruelty in wartime. The book's immediacy and challenging themes invite readers to reflect on deep-seated hatred and the potential for violence within communities.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691234304

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 April 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Edition: New edition

Illustration: 27 b/w illus. 3 maps.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Jan T. Gross is the Norman B. Tomlinson '16 and '48 Professor Emeritus of War and Society and professor emeritus of history at Princeton University. His books include Fear: Anti-Semitism in Poland after Auschwitz.