The Holocaust
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The Holocaust
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In examining one of the defining events of the 20th century, Bergen situates the Holocaust in its historical, political, social, cultural, and military contexts. In addition, this history discusses not only the persecution of the Jews, but also other segments of society victimized by the Nazis.
In examining one of the defining events of the twentieth century, Doris Bergen situates The Holocaust in its historical, political, social, cultural, and military contexts. Unlike many other treatments of the Holocaust, this history traces not only the persecution of the Jews but also other segments of society victimised by the Nazis: Gypsies, homosexuals, Poles, Soviet POWs, the disabled, and other groups deemed undesirable.
With clear and eloquent prose, Bergen explores the two interconnected goals that drove the Nazi German program of conquest and genocideβpurification of the so-called Aryan race and expansion of its living spaceβand discusses how these goals affected the course of World War II.
Including illustrations and firsthand accounts from perpetrators, victims, and eyewitnesses, the book is immediate, human, and eminently readable.
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Doris L. Bergen's The Holocaust is praised for being an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the Holocaust, balancing narrative power with depth. The book explores the broad context of Nazi violence, not only against Jews but also other victimised groups. Drawing on the latest research and including firsthand accounts, Bergen offers a sensitive yet compelling narrative, recommended for both experts and newcomers to the subject.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780742557147
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 16 November 2009
Country: United States
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 160.0mm
Height: 245.0mm
Weight: 515g
Pages: 296
About the Author
Doris L. Bergen is Chancellor Rose and Ray Wolfe Professor of Holocaust Studies at the University of Toronto.
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