Introducing the Holocaust

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Introducing the Holocaust
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Author Haim Bresheeth, Stuart Hood
IllustratorLitza Jansz
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Series Introducing...
Subject The Holocaust
Genre World history
Publisher Icon Books
Publication date
1994
Pages176
ISBN 9781848315143

Introducing the Holocaust: A Graphic Guide (originally published as An Introduction to the Holocaust) is a book co-authored by Haim Bresheeth and Stuart Hood, with illustrations from Litza Jansz, and serves as an educational resource on the Holocaust. The work explores the historical events leading up to, during, and following the Holocaust, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of one of the biggest genocide of the 20th century. [1] [2] Originally published in 1994, it has since had 3 reprints and was also published in Turkish, Croatian and Japanese.

Contents

Summary

The book begins with an analysis of the conditions that enabled the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party, detailing how their ideologies led to the systematic persecution and murder of six million Jews and millions of other victims, including Roma, disabled individuals, and political dissidents. [3] Bresheeth and Hood examine the logistical and bureaucratic processes that facilitated the mass exterminations, including the role of ghettos, concentration camps, and death camps. Further sections address the responses of various communities, detailing acts of resistance and the experiences of survivors. The aftermath of the Holocaust, including the Nuremburg Trials and the efforts to memorialize the events and educate future generations, is also discussed. [4] [5]

Reception

Introducing the Holocaust has been praised for its accessible writing style, comprehensive coverage, and thoughtful analysis. [6] Critics have highlighted the book's importance as an educational tool, capable of reaching a wide audience to increase awareness and understanding of the Holocaust. [7] Times Educational Supplement described the book as "Excellent" and praised it for having an astounding amount of material. [8] The book has been cited in over 30 published works by academics including Simone Schweber, Rubina Bhatti, amongst others. [9]

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