Focussing on German responses to the Holocaust since 1945; Postwar Germany and the Holocaust traces the process of Vergangenheitsbewältigung ('overcoming the past'); the persistence of silences; evasions and popular mythologies with regards to the Nazi era; and cultural representations of the Holocaust up to the present day. It explores the complexities of German memory cultures; the construction of war and Holocaust memorials and the various political debates and scandals surrounding the darkest chapter in German history.The book comparatively maps out the legacy of the Holocaust in both East and West Germany; as well as the unified Germany that followed; to engender a consideration of the effects of division; Cold War politics and reunification on German understanding of the Holocaust. Synthesizing key historiographical debates and drawing upon a variety of primary source material; this volume is an important exploration of Germany's postwar relationship with the Holocaust.Complete with chapters on education; war crime trials; memorialization and Germany and the Holocaust today; as well as a number of illustrations; maps and a detailed bibliography; Postwar Germany and the Holocaust is a pivotal text for anyone interested in understanding the full impact of the Holocaust in Germany.
#359465 in Books Stacey L Smith 2015-08-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.21 x .85 x 6.14l; 1.11 #File Name: 1469626535344 pagesFreedom s Frontier California and the Struggle over Unfree Labor Emancipation and Reconstruction
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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Smith's book offers a fascinating rethinking of Reconstruction and the ...By DemocracyHistorianSmith's book offers a fascinating rethinking of Reconstruction and the Age of Emancipation by looking at the battles over "unfree labor" that took place in California from the Gold Rush through Chinese Exclusion. She shows that California was anything but a "free state" and that its diversity of labor systems mattered on the ground in California as well as in national policymaking.1 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Great InformationBy LP Blues LadyThis book provided a lot of good information on California during the Civil War Period and beyond and how its view on race; color; and ethnicity shaped the national debate. My only caveat would be that the editors should have looked more close at the text. A lot of repeat information. So; once you recognize it is a story you read before; just skip over it. Could have saved at least a 1/4 of the book. However; it is worth a read if you are a history buff.
