The Jews of Bohemia & Moravia: Facing the holocaust
- 450 pages
- 16 hours of reading
Comprehensive History of the Holocaust Series
This monumental series delves into the pivotal events that shaped the 20th century through in-depth historical scholarship. It meticulously examines the unfolding of the Nazi 'Final Solution' across Europe during World War II. Each volume focuses on the impact on specific Jewish communities and their varied responses to persecution. These works serve as a testament to those who perished and a solemn warning against the dangers of racism and antisemitism.
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"In 1939, the Nazi regime's plans for redrawing the demographic map of Eastern Europe entailed the expulsion of millions of Jews. By the fall of 1941, these plans had shifted from expulsion to systematic and total mass murder of all Jews within the Nazi grasp. This book is the most detailed and comprehensive analysis ever written of what took place during this crucial period--of how, precisely, the Nazis' racial policies evolved from persecution and "ethnic cleansing" to the Final Solution of the Holocaust. Meticulously documenting the process that led to this fatal development, Browning shows that Adolf Hitler was the key decision-maker throughout, approving major escalations in Nazi persecution of the Jews at victory-induced moments of euphoria."--Jaquette
