Based on original sources; this important new book on the Holocaust explores regional variations in civilians' attitudes and behavior toward the Jewish population in Romania and the occupied Soviet Union. Gentiles' willingness to assist Jews was greater in lands that had been under Soviet administration during the inter-war period; while gentiles' willingness to harm Jews occurred more in lands that had been under Romanian administration during the same period. While acknowledging the disasters of Communist rule in the 1920s and 1930s; this work shows the effectiveness of Soviet nationalities policy in the official suppression of antisemitism. This book offers a corrective to the widespread consensus that homogenizes gentile responses throughout Eastern Europe; instead demonstrating that what states did in the interwar period mattered; relations between social groups were not fixed and destined to repeat themselves; but rather fluid and susceptible to change over time.
#467414 in Books Ingramcontent 2016-12-11Original language:English 8.00 x .38 x 5.25l; #File Name: 0998413216166 pagesPiano Burning and Other Fighter Pilot Traditions
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Humorous and Informative Insight into the Fighter Pilot LifeBy Eric Cap'n Aux AuxierMaverick and Goose step aside: there's a real fighter pilot in the house!F-22 Raptor pilot Major Rob Burgon's lighthearted and easy-to-read book dovetails between fascinating historical incidents that started traditions; often from WWI or II pilots; traces the evolution of those traditions to today; and even provides personal anecdotes—often humorous and always informative and fascinating. Occasionally; Maj Burgon laments; along with his audience; the loss of many of these quirky traditions to the era of Political Correctness or; worse; Political expediency of a paper-pushing higher-up.I was lucky enough to receive an advanced copy; and I'm glad I did. As an airline pilot and novelist; I was nevertheless clueless as to the military pilot's life; lifestyle and traditions. What a hoot to read!A fascinating insight into the minds; attitudes and life of fighter pilots. Highly recommended.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Entertaining and informative!By RRiley"Piano Burning" is a very entertaining and informative read! I appreciated the author's thorough; historical research into the origins of these fighter pilot traditions; as well as his first-hand experience - makes for a very authentic and genuine book. It was fun to learn of these traditions through the eyes of an actual fighter pilot. I also enjoyed the author's sense of humor; it kept me smiling throughout! I definitely recommend this book.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy B. Brownoriginal
