The Holocaust

Discover an in-depth exploration of one of history's darkest chapters with this comprehensive book on the Holocaust. This meticulously researched work answers critical questions about how and why the Holocaust occurred. Laurence Rees, a renowned historian with over twenty-five years of experience interviewing survivors and perpetrators, presents an unparalleled account enriched by largely unpublished testimonies and the most recent academic findings. In this landmark edition, readers will learn that the Holocaust was not merely a German atrocity against the Jewish people; it was part of a larger Nazi agenda targeting millions of non-Jews as well. Rees argues convincingly that the events leading to the Holocaust were not born from a single decision but evolved through a series of escalating actions steeped in deep-rooted antisemitism and hatred. With a chronological narrative that is both accessible and authoritative, this volume combines historical rigor with compelling storytelling. This book is essential for anyone seeking to understand this significant chapter in world history. With 528 pages of detailed analysis, eyewitness accounts, and historical context, this book serves as a crucial reference for students, educators, and general readers alike, ensuring that the stories and lessons of the Holocaust remain alive. Get ready to embark on a thought-provoking journey into humanity's most challenging moments. Plus, enjoy FREE shipping on your purchase, with delivery expected within 10 days.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241979969
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2017
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 528


Description:
This landmark work answers two fundamental questions - how, and why, did the Holocaust happen?Laurence Rees has spent twenty-five years meeting and interviewing survivors and perpetrators of the Holocaust. Now, in his magnum opus, he combines this largely unpublished testimony with the latest academic research to create the first accessible and authoritative account of the Holocaust in over three decades. Rees argues that the Holocaust was not just about the Germans and not just about the Jews - although hatred of the Jews was always at the epicentre of Nazi thinking, the Nazis planned to kill millions of non-Jews as well - and shows how there was no single "decision" to start the Holocaust; instead it was a series of escalations that cumulatively created the horror.Through a chronological, intensely readable narrative, featuring the latest historical research and compelling eyewitness testimony, this is the story of the worst crime in history.

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