When The Holocaust first appeared in Israel in 1987; it was hailed as the finest; most authoritative history of Hitler's war on the Jews ever published. Representing twenty years of research and reflection; Leni Yahil's book won the Shazar Prize; one of Israel's highest awards for historical work. Now available in English; The Holocaust offers a sweeping look at the Final Solution; covering not only Nazi policies; but also how Jews and foreign governments perceived and responded to the unfolding nightmare. The Holocaust is astonishingly comprehensive. Yahil weaves a gripping chronological narrative that stretches from the Norwegian fjords to the Greek islands; from Amsterdam to Tehran--and even Shanghai. Her writing is balanced; objective; and compelling; as she systematically explores the evolution of the Holocaust in German-occupied Europe; probing its politics; planning; goals; and key figures. Yahil uses her command of the many relevant languages to marshal an impressive array of documentary and statistical evidence; driving her narrative forward with telling details and personal accounts--such as a survivor's description of her perseverance during a death march; or the story of the Struma; a boat that sank with over 700 Jewish refugees when the British refused to receive it in Palestine. Along the way; she destroys persistent myths about the Holocaust: that Hitler had no plan for exterminating the Jews; that the Jews themselves went peacefully to the slaughter. Though Yahil finds that Nazi policies were often inconsistent; particularly during the years before the war; she conclusively demonstrates that Hitler was always working toward a final reckoning with world Jewry; envisioning his war as a war against the Jews. The book also recounts numerous uprisings and acts of resistance in ghettos and concentration camps; as well as the activities of Jewish partisan units. Yahil describes the work of Jews in America; Palestine; and world organizations on behalf of Hitler's victims--often in the face of resistance by the Allied governments and neutral states--and explores the factors that affected the success of rescue efforts. The Holocaust is a monumental work of history; unsurpassed in scope and insightful detail. Objective yet compassionate; Leni Yahil brings together the countless diverse strands of this epic event in a single gripping account.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Every Jeffersonian should have one!By Paul StankoAll Easton Press leather bound books are beautifully done. This particular book arrived in excellent condition. A fitting tribute to one of my idols.8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. John Adams was right.........By Robert C. HuffordHe does. And this may well be the finest look at him; and the greatest one volume biography in the English language. There are few truly great works of biography; and my list; like the list of most everybody; centers on people I like; and admire...Freeman's massive; multi-volume; studies of Generals Lee and Washington...Robert Douthat Meade's looks at Patrick Henry [two volumes]; and Judah Benjamin...Charles Roland's Albert Sidney Johnston...Glenn Robins' Bishop Polk; of course; ANY list; subjective or objective; must have Dumas Malone's six-volume "Jefferson And His Time" at; or near; the top. One man got two of the greatest works? Not surprising; he was quite a man. Peterson and Malone were friends; and colleagues; at the University of Virginia; and had very similar views of Mr. Jefferson; of course; Jefferson has caused a LOT of ink to be used; and always will. The books are good; bad; indifferent; and stupid...with some flat-out lies thrown in. But; there are two truly great biographies available; and one is our subject here....Thomas Jefferson [1743-1826] crowded more accomplishments; and interests; into one lifetime than seems possible. Yet; for all the huge record he created; both public and private; he remains for us a riddle that we just can't solve. That's true for me; and Dr. Peterson has stated that it's true for him; too. Jefferson can be quoted to "prove" ANYTHING. He who said that "all men are created equal" had some observations on the orangutang. Union was desirable; secession a free choice. Many of the quotes embarass some in our day; with most; we have no earthly idea what he meant; even when we think we do. I may as well state my own theory right here; at least part of the genius of Thomas Jefferson is that he was a man not troubled by contradictions. He was both public and private; theoretical and practical; open and secretive...and it never bothered him a bit.This is an absolutely outstanding; and very complete; cradle to grave study of Mr. Jefferson. It's ALL here; in detail; from family background on. Details of education; his various "loves" [Betsey Walker is apologized for; and Sally is dismissed]; the keys to the founding of America; his repeated "retirements"; and "reluctant" returns to public service. Maria Cosway gets plenty of space; though there is no proof that the relationship was anything more than an improper friendship. His service as Minister to France; and his miseries as Secretary of State; and Vice President are looked at in great detail. The breaks with Washington and Adams; the mutual hatred with Hamilton and Marshall; get full coverage. {Marshall; at least; was loyal to America}. Aaron Burr? James Callendar? Yes; they're here; and we wish they didn't have to be.Two terms as President; one joyous [LOUISIANA!!]; one a real pain......Thru it all; books; debts; books; debts; religion; farming; science; architecture; religion? Monticello; more debts; more books; letters; letters; letters.......[he was NOT an athiest]........Thomas Jefferson wrote the inscription for his own tombstone [the one you can see at Monticello is a replacement; the original having been taken by souvenir hunters]; he wanted to be remembered as the author of the Declaration of Independence; and the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom; and the father of the University of Virginia; these subjects are all studied at to perfection.If you want one complete volume on Thomas Jefferson; start; and end; right here. It is total; comprehensive; and very readable. Dr. Peterson is the greatest living Jefferson scholar. Period. However; it is 1;009 pages of small print. I fear that many of the copies sold end up on shelves; collecting dust. Sad. Don't waste your money just to stick it on a shelf so folks can see how smart you are; that insults Dr. Peterson. I usually recommend the works of Joe Ellis; or Noble Cunningham {NOT Fawn Brodie}; and they're very good; but....If you want it ALL; Dumas Malone is readable; and easily available. One way or another; Jefferson deserves your best effort. He invented America; and as noted in my headline; John Adams' last words were absolutely correct...he; indeed; still survives.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. read this to know JeffersonBy CustomerI got this book just after it was published originally in 1970 at the Harvard Coop. I did a senior paper on his life and reading this book I feel in love with book and the author. He wrote the way Jefferson lived and the book flowed.Over the years I lost my first copy and when I settled In Texas I wanted the book again and found it here.Thanks Merrill for a great book about a great man
