In July 1938 the United States, Great Britain and thirty other
countries participated in a vital conference at Evian-les-Bains,
France, to discuss the persecution and possible emigration of the
European Jews, specifically those caught under the anvil of Nazi
atrocities. However, most of those nations rejected the pleas then
being made by the Jewish communities, thus condemning them to the
Holocaust. There is no doubt that the Evian conference was a
critical turning point in world history. The disastrous outcome of
the conference set the stage for the murder of six million people.
Today we live in a world defined by turmoil with a disturbing rise
of authoritarian governments and ultra right-wing nationalism. The
plight of refugees is once more powerfully affecting public
attitudes towards those most in need. Now, on the 76th anniversary
of the liberation of Auschwitz and the end of the Second World War,
it's time to reflect on the past to ensure we never again make the
same mistakes. Tragedy at Evian also shines a spotlight on some of
the astonishing and courageous stories of heroic efforts of
individuals and private organisations who, despite the decisions
made at Evian, worked under extremely dangerous conditions,
frequently giving their own lives to assist in the rescue of the
Jewish people.
General
Imprint: |
Pen & Sword Military
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
October 2021 |
Authors: |
Tony Matthews
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Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 42mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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ISBN-13: |
978-1-399-00639-2 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
|
LSN: |
1-399-00639-8 |
Barcode: |
9781399006392 |
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