The Ransom of the Jews

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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.