The Politics of Memory

The Journey of a Holocaust Historian

Autor*innen

• Raul Hilberg

Parameter

• 208 Seiten
• 8 Lesestunden

• Autobiografien und Memoiren
• Biografien & Memoiren
• Deutschland
• Geschichte
• Sachliteratur

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The memoir delves into the profound impact of Raul Hilberg's groundbreaking work on the Holocaust, "The Destruction of the European Jews." It explores the initial rejection of the manuscript by major publishers and the contentious reception it received, reflecting societal resistance to its stark truths. Hilberg examines how his research was misinterpreted and manipulated by prominent figures, contrasting the differing receptions in Europe and America. This narrative captures the challenges faced in documenting a painful historical reality and the complexities of memory and acknowledgment.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2002
• Einband: Paperback