The Holocaust Sites of Europe: An Historical Guide - Softcover

Winstone, Martin

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9781848852914: The Holocaust Sites of Europe: An Historical Guide

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1848852916 ISBN 13: 9781848852914

Publisher: I.B. Tauris, 2010

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To better understand the true significance of the Holocaust, 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. It serves as an indispensable guide for anyone seeking to add another layer to their understanding of the Holocaust by visiting these important sites for themselves.
Including not only the notorious concentration and death camps, such as Auschwitz and Ravensbr�ck, but also lesser known examples, such as Sered’ in Slovakia, The Holocaust Sites of Europe incorporates detailed descriptions of massacre sites, ghettos, “Euthanasia” centers and Roma and Sinti sites that witnessed similar crimes. Extensive reference to the many museums and memorials that commemorate the Holocaust complete this guide.

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About the Author:

Martin Winstone is a writer and teacher. He also undertakes educational work for the Holocaust Educational Trust. He lives in Oxford, UK.

Sir Martin Gilbert is a renowned British historian and Winston Churchill's official biographer. He is also an Honorary Fellow of Merton College, Oxford, and a Distinguished Fellow of Hillsdale College, Michigan. He is the author of over eighty books, including Churchill: A Life and The Holocaust: A History of the Jews of Europe During the Second World War.

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Martin Winstone has done a service to all those interested in the Holocaust...this book is both a history and a travel guide, combining a wealth of historical detail with the practical information needed by the visitor. Sir Martin Gilbert

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