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Focusing on the historical context, this expanded edition delves into the Romanian government's racist policies and anti-Semitic actions under Ion Antonescu's regime. Ioanid meticulously documents the harsh realities of persecution and the opportunistic cruelty exhibited by those in power. The book also addresses the ongoing denial surrounding these events, offering a critical examination of a dark chapter in Romania's history.

The book uncovers the hidden history of the Romanian Communist regime's sale of Jews to Israel following World War II, revealing an unprecedented slave trade that persisted throughout the Cold War. It incorporates newly declassified documents from the Romanian secret police, providing a comprehensive and shocking narrative of this dark chapter in history. Ioanid meticulously details the political and social implications of these transactions, shedding light on the experiences of those involved and the broader context of post-war Europe.

The book provides a thorough examination of the Holocaust in Romania, focusing on the complex dynamics of support and betrayal during this dark period. Utilizing exclusive access to secret archives, Radu Ioanid analyzes a range of materials, including survivor memoirs and government reports, to reveal the Romanian government's role in anti-Semitism and the extermination of Jews under Ion Antonescu's regime. The narrative highlights both the cruelty of perpetrators and the survival strategies that allowed some Romanian Jews to endure the war, amidst a growing denial of these historical events.