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The book takes an original approach as both a narrative and thematic introduction to the topic, and provides a core foundation for readers embarking upon their own study. Moving beyond the wellestablished problems and public discussions of the holocaust, this collection of essays, written by some of the leading german historians of the younger generation, leaves behind the increasingly agitated arguments of the last years and substantially broadens, and in many areas revises, our knowledge of the holocaust. The transition from ancient technology to the modern era technology is a major topic in this book. The broadest possible understanding of history comes from exploring multiple perspectives. This awardwinning young adult novel is more than just a book for children. Israel and the middle east, holocaust studies, the history of memory, and identity.
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Problems and perspectives of interpretation edited by donald l. The holocaust stands as a focal event in modern western history. For instance, the latter, in his muchdiscussed book modernity and the holocaust, borrowing a rather schematized version of weberian terminology, argues that the holocaust was the product of a bureaucratic and rationalized world. Perspectives on the west german historikerstreit a. The holocaust must be considered in the context of history. Start studying world war ii holocaust and the allied victory 16. It makes significant contributions to several literatures the holocaust, but also soviet history, polish history, and the history of migration. Titles in perspectives on modern world history each of which provides basic historical information, presents the controversies surrounding the event and features firstperson narratives include. Buy the holocaust cambridge perspectives in history by peter neville isbn.
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