The Black Book

Name: The Black Book
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SKU: 9781788165099
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The Britons on the Nazi Hit List

By Sybil Oldfield

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The Black Book by Sybil Oldfield is a compelling historical narrative that explores the lives and legacies of those who stood up against Nazi oppression during World War II. It highlights the bravery and resilience of individuals who resisted tyranny, offering a poignant reminder of the power of courage and the human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity. Through meticulously researched accounts, the book sheds light on a lesser-known chapter of history, providing an inspiring tribute to the unsung heroes of the era.
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The Black Book

Discover the stories of the heroic individuals singled out for death by the Nazis' plan to invade Britain.

Discover the stories of the heroic individuals singled out for death by the Nazis' plan to invade Britain

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Oldfield's thoroughly researched and fascinating historical biography explores the lives of many of the 2,600 citizens who attracted Hitler's ire, ranging from high-profile entertainers and writers to those naturalised refugees who doggedly resisted the Nazis from afar - Observer

In 1939, the Gestapo created a list of names: the Britons whose removal would be the Nazis' priority in the event of a successful invasion. Who were they? What had they done to provoke Germany? For the first time, the historian Sybil Oldfield uncovers their stories and reveals why the Nazis feared their influence.

Those on the hitlist - many of them naturalised refugees - were some of Britain's most gifted and humane inhabitants. They included writers, humanitarians, religious leaders, scientists, artists, and social reformers.

By examining these targets of Nazi hatred, Oldfield not only sheds light on the Gestapo worldview but also movingly reveals a network of truly exemplary Britons: mavericks, moral visionaries and unsung heroes.

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The Black Book by Sybil Oldfield is praised for its meticulous research and compelling narrative, highlighting the tenacious anti-fascist resistance in Britain and the diverse cultural and intellectual contributions of refugees. This historical account, described as fascinating and timely, serves as a poignant reminder of the perils of intolerance and hate politics. The book profiles various individuals, including entertainers, writers, and academics, who resisted the Nazis, contributing notably to Britain's cultural and scientific landscape.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788165099

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Profile Books Ltd

Edition: Main

Illustration: 16 p plate section

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 448

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History & Archaeology History & Military Military History Non-Fiction Sybil Oldfield

About the Author

Sybil Oldfield is half German and half English; her German grandmother was placed under de facto Schreibverbot during the Nazi dictatorship. Oldfield is an Emeritus Reader in English at the University of Sussex and a researcher for The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. She has campaigned for the anti-war movement since the 1960s.