The Holocaust Sites of Europe - An Historical Guide (3rd edition)

The Holocaust is the gravest crime in recorded history. In order to try and better understand the true significance of the Holocaust, as well as its scale and magnitude, millions of people each year now travel to the former camps, ghettos and other settings for the atrocities. The Holocaust Sites of Europe offers the first comprehensive guide to these sites, including much practical information as well as the historical context. This book is an indispensable guide for anyone seeking to add another layer to their understanding of the Holocaust by visiting these important sites for themselves. It provide a survey of all the major Holocaust sites in Europe, from Belgium and Belarus to Serbia and Ukraine: not only does it discuss the notorious concentration and death camps, such as Auschwitz and Ravensbruck, but also less well known examples, like Sered' in Slovakia, together with detailed descriptions of massacre sites, as well as the ghettos, 'Euthanasia' centres and Roma and Sinti sites which witnessed similar crimes. Throughout the book there is also extensive insight into the many museums and memorials which commemorate the Holocaust. The Holocaust Sites of Europe is a thoughtful and fitting guide to some of the most traumatic sites in Europe and will be an invaluable companion for those who wish to honour the victims and understand more about their fate.

General

Imprint:	Bloomsbury Academic
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	February 2024
Authors:	Martin Winstone
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Pages:	464
Edition:	3rd edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-350-33202-7
Categories:	Books Promotions
LSN:	1-350-33202-X
Barcode:	9781350332027

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