The Holocaust is one of the most intensively studied phenomena in modern history. The volume of writing that fuels the numerous debates about it is overwhelming in quantity and diversity. Even those who have dedicated their professional lives to understanding the Holocaust cannot assimilate it all. There is; then; an urgent need to synthesize and evaluate the complex historiography on the Holocaust; exploring the major themes and debates relating to it and drawing widely on the findings of a great deal of research. Concentrating on the work of the last two decades; Histories of the Holocaust examines the "Final Solution" as a European project; the decision-making process; perpetrator research; plunder and collaboration; regional studies; ghettos; camps; race science; antisemitic ideology; and recent debates concerning modernity; organization theory; colonialism; genocide studies; and cultural history. Research on victims is discussed; but Stone focuses more closely on perpetrators; reflecting trends within the historiography; as well as his own view that in order to understand Nazi genocide the emphasis must be on the culture of the perpetrators.The book is not a "history of the history of the Holocaust;" offering simply a description of developments in historiography. Stone critically analyses the literature; discerning major themes and trends and assessing the achievements and shortcomings of the various approaches. He demonstrates that there never can or should be a single history of the Holocaust and facilitates an understanding of the genocide of the Jews from a multiplicity of angles. An understanding of how the Holocaust could have happened can only be achieved by recourse to histories of the Holocaust: detailed day-by-day accounts of high-level decision-making; long-term narratives of the Holocaust's relationship to European histories of colonialism and warfare; micro-historical studies of Jewish life before; during; and after Nazi occupation; and cultural analyses of Nazi fantasies and fears.
#697014 in Books Calloway Colin G 2014-10-02Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 6.30 x .80 x 9.40l; .0 #File Name: 0199387990224 pagesThe Victory with No Name The Native American Defeat of the First American Army
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34 of 36 people found the following review helpful. Excellently Researched and Written Book on a Little Known US History EventBy J. GroenHere's an interesting trivia question to ask about the US Military: what is the worst defeat that the US Military has experienced at the hands of the Native American Indians. Most answers would be the Little Big Horn or Custer's Last Stand. And; there have been hundreds; probably even thousands of books written on this topic.This would be a wrong answer; however. The worst defeat of the US Military at the hands of the Native American Indians occurred on November 4; 1791 in Western Ohio on the banks of the Wabash River. This is the worst defeat because more than 750 soldiers and civilians were killed in this battle; and along with the wounded this accounted for more 50% of the US Military's combatants on the field. Further; the survivors fled and didn't stand their ground. After 4 miles the Indians stopped following them; and killing them in order to loot the battlefield. If they had continued to follow the survivors; the loss would have been much greater and may have included all the US combatants. Finally; the Indian casualties were minimal; no more than 30-40 dead and and about the same number wounded. This was truly a one sided defeat for the US Military.The book tells the story of this battle; the lead up to it and the results. For example; there was a follow-up US Victory at Fallen Timbers that resulted in the defeat of the Indians and the opening up of Ohio for settlers.Unlike the Little Big Horn battle; this battlefield is in the downtown of a Ohio town (per my research from other sources). However; there are markers of the major events and you can still see some of the terrain where the battle was fought today.I highly recommend this book. It is well researched and written about a little known historical event.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is a nice piece of historyBy Steven PetersonThis is a nice piece of history. Back in the day; George Washington; as President; authorized a force under General Arthur Saint Clair to clear out the native Americans from the Ohio territory. The campaign did not go so well; to put it mildly. The American government wanted the land to be used for new settlers; to help pay off the debt from the Revolutionary War. And; as well; to provide veterans of that war with land at a reasonable price.First; the force moved out toward the Indian territory later in the year; 1791. The expedition began later than desired.Second; the force of about 1400 men (not well trained; including unreliable militia) was attacked by about 1;000 Indians. The latter triumphed; handling the American forces rather easily. The end result was about as easy as the wreckage visited upon General Braddock decades earlier.This volume chronicles the story behind the battle; the battle itself; and the aftermath. All an all; a fine work. . . .0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Indians won this one and ended up loosing everythingBy 68EagleMy wife's direct ancestors were both killed by the Indians here; interesting to read another perspective. This book is superior to Wabash 1791. It takes you on a journey with the young american country; empire building. Reading through the pages you will see how the US military was charged with taking the land form the Indians. You will be driven to disdain the Indian tribes for what they did in a few hours. But please read the book to the end. You will come away with an understanding of those days and a greater appreciation of the Indian tribes and peoples of a proud nation.
