At a villa on the shore of the Wannsee; a lake in suburban Berlin; on 20th January 1942 one of the most terrible meetings in human history convened. Chaired by Reinhard Heydrich and organised and minuted by Adolf Eichmann; it brought together representatives of all the principal Nazi agencies in eastern Europe. Pooling the expertise of those present; Heydrich created the plan that would let Europe 'be combed through from west to east' for Jews and which would put the Final Solution on a rational and industrial footing.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Modern Russia - 5; Early Russia - 3By Justin DonieAs a long time student of history; I've been delighted by the relatively recent growth in popularity of the Historical Atlas. Studying the cultures of ancient Greece; Rome; Egypt and China or Medieval England; France and Germany and others is much easier for me when I've got plenty of date sensitive maps to refer to; giving geographical context to ebb and flow of events over time.But I guess I've been spoiled when studying works about these other cultures; where there seems to be plenty of information about what went on in the distant past. It seems we can uncover the nick-name of the king's dentist when we're studying ancient Egypt. But I'm increasingly frustrated when it comes to my efforts to study the more distant portions of Russia's past; and this book; I must admit; was no exception. While providing excellent coverage of the more recent/modern chapters of Russia's past; this book; like every other history of Russia I've been able to find; seems to suggest that we just don't know much about the early stages of Russian history.I'm glad to have the few maps on Early Russia that this book provides. They do add some helpful map based context to other works I've read; and that's always appreciated. But the more I study Russia; the more I'm convinced that if you're a historian or archaeologist and want to pursue a field where there's still a LOT of history to be uncovered ... try Russia on for size. The challenge will be considerable ... but so's the opportunity.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Historical Atlas of RussiaBy ArsThis is not a history book . This book is a short description of the historic moments of this nation. It is like a reminder for those who already have studied it as student during the youth I wanted to have an illustrated book with maps to refresh my memory; ;so I found the book useful. Excellent condition!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Due to a recent Russian reading experience I wanted to ...By Sharon L. MaciasDue to a recent Russian reading experience I wanted to know more of the history of the people; customs; and living conditions - as well as the ruling classes during the revolutions - this map made it easier to put myself there while reading the book.
