The Holocaust and History: The Known, the Unknown, the Disputed and the Re-examined - Hardcover

"A huge and hugely significant collection of much of the best Holocaust scholarship to appear in the last half-century... With this one weighty volume ... a reader can learn how far Holocaust scholarship has progressed and what areas will be discussed for generations to come." Kirkus Reviews "Destined to become an essential resource." Booklist "Recognizing the passionately controversial nature of the field, the editors have opted for variety over unanimity. Competently and unobtrusively, they have brought together a stimulating collection of high-quality essays ... " Choice

This monumental volume of extraordinary scope, depth, and power presents the results of nearly 50 years of Holocaust scholarship by the world's most eminent researchers. Fifty-four chapters probe such topics as Nazi politics, racial ideology, leadership, and bureaucracy; the phases of the Holocaust from definition to expropriation, ghettoization, deportation, and the death camps; Jewish leadership and resistance; the deeds of the rescuers; and the impact of the Holocaust on survivors. This comprehensive presentation is indispensable reading for anyone interested in the state of Holocaust studies today.