This text is more than a recounting of the all too familiar horrors of the Holocaust. It is an attempt to explain the forces that gave rise to it, the motives of those who conceived it, and the culture it destroyed. Beginning with a look at the nature of prejudice and the history of anti-Semitism, Rita S. Botwinick moves to a description of the ordinary aspects of German and Jewish life. She attempts to explore the psychological reasons for the Nazi leaders' apparent wholesale acceptance of institutionalized mass murder. The author looks at the powerful effects of propaganda in fostering the attitudes that allowed hatred and fear to overcome reason and charity. At the same time, she questions why some people resisted, even actively fought against the SS, risking their own lives to save the lives of others. The text includes a bibliography of recommended additional readings, a glossary, photos, and maps.

A History of the Holocaust: From Ideology to Annihilation

History

Botwinick, Rita Steinhardt

World

PRENTICE/HALL

Told with scrupulous attention to detail and accuracy, this text provides important background information on Jewish life in Europe, the functions of the hierarchy within the Nazi government, and the psychological foundations of prejudice. Unlike other texts on the subject, A History of the Holocaust gives students an idea of just who the victims of the Holocaust were. In fact, the author tells this story from a unique point-of-view, having experienced Nazi Germany as a child.

A History of the Holocaust

Europe

Routledge

UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL: Portraits from Socrates to Hitler is a light and lively History of Europe written by historian Dr. Rita S. Botwinick. Dr. Botwinick uses a first person approach to enliven the pages of history and bring forth the personalities and moments that created western civilization. This book marks Professor Botwinick as a rising star in the creative nonfiction style called 'History as Storytelling'. Twelve chapters span ancient history, the middle ages, the renaissance, and modern history. UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL: Portraits from Socrates to Hitler will be enjoyed by anyone interested in history. In addition, high school teachers and college professors will adopt the book as a supplemental text in European History courses.

Up Close And Personal Portraits from Socrates to Hitler

Biographies & Memoirs

Historical

Cambria Pr

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