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The German Historians: Hitler'S Willing Executioners And Daniel Goldhagen
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In An Attempt To Understand Why Leading German Historians Dismissed, Outright, Goldhagen'S Groundbreaking International Bestseller, Fred Kautz Subjects The Public And Private Utterances, And The Written Reviews Of Three Prominent German Historians Hans Mommsen, Hansulrich Wehler And Eberhard Jackel To A Very Close Examination. What He Found Was Historical Bias And Complicity.Demands A Fundamental Revision In Our Thinking Of, And Recording Of, The Years Between 1933 And 1945. In 1997, Daniel Goldhagen Published His Groundbreaking International Bestseller Entitled Hitler'S Willing Executioners Which He Believed Would Lay To Rest Many Myths About The Holocaust: That Germans Were Ignorant Of The Mass Destruction Of Jews, That The Killers Were All Ss Men, And That Those Who Slaughtered Jews Did So Reluctantly. Drawing On A Wealth Of Unused Archival Materials, Principally The Testimony Of The Killers Themselves, Goldhagen Took His Readers Into The Killing Fields Where Germans Voluntarily Hunted Jews Like Animals, Tortured Them, And Then Posed Cheerfully For Snapshots With Their Victims. From Mobile Killing Units, To The Camps, To The Death Marches, Goldhagen Showed How Ordinary Germans, Nurtured In A Society Where Jews Were Seen As Evil And Dangerous, Willingly Followed Their Beliefs To Their Logical Conclusion. An Explosive Work, Exhaustively Documented, And Richly Researched, It Offered Irrefutable Proof That Should Have Forced A Fundamental Revision In Our Thinking And Recording Of Events, But Instead Of Seeing This Work As A Chance To Seriously Reevaluate What Happened In Germany, The Influential German Historians Angrily Rejected It With Accusations Of A Lack Of Scholarship, To A Reaction Against Its Popularity. This Investigative Work Deals With That Historical Bias And The Resulting Complicity. Fred Kautz Could Not Understand Why Leading, Professional, German Historians Refused To Take Up The Gauntlet Thrown By Goldhagen. The German Historians Is The Result Of His Attempt To Get To The Bottom Of This Mystery. First He Presents An Overview Of Goldhagen'S Work, Then He Subjects The Public, And Private, Utterances, And The Written Reviews Of Three Prominent German Historianshans Mommsen, Hansulrich Wehler, And Eberhard Jackelto A Very Close Examination, And Finally He Draws Some Conclusions, And Warnings, About How We Record History. Table Of Contents Foreword By Helmut Dahmerprefacegoldhagen And SiegfriedThe Nightmares Of Ruth Bettina Birnkater And Mouseinstead Of A Postscriptthe German Historiansbibliographyindexfred Kautz Came To Canada As A Youth And Returned To Germany After His University Studies Were Completed. He Is Currently A Freelance Historical Researcher In Darmstadt. German Edition Published By Verlag Edition Av. 204 Pages Paperback Isbn: 1551642123 $24.99 Hardcover Isbn: 1551642131 $53.99 History November 2003
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- Q: What is the page count of 'The German Historians'? A: The book has two hundred sixteen pages. It offers a thorough examination of historical bias related to the Holocaust.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding. This makes it lightweight and easy to handle for readers.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The German Historians'? A: The author is Fred Kautz. He is a freelance historical researcher based in Darmstadt, Germany.
- Q: How do I read 'The German Historians'? A: Simply open the book and start reading. The content is structured to guide readers through complex historical themes.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, it is suitable for academic research. It provides an in-depth analysis of historical perspectives that are crucial for studies related to the Holocaust.
- Q: What age group is this book appropriate for? A: It is appropriate for adults and older teens. The subject matter deals with sensitive historical events and themes.
- Q: How should I store 'The German Historians'? A: Store the book in a cool, dry place. This will help preserve the integrity of the pages and binding.
- Q: Can I keep this book in direct sunlight? A: No, it is not advisable to keep it in direct sunlight. Sunlight can fade the cover and damage the pages over time.
- Q: What should I do if the book arrives damaged? A: Contact the seller for a return or exchange. Most sellers have policies in place for damaged items.
- Q: Are there any special cleaning instructions for the book? A: No special cleaning is needed. Just handle it with clean hands and avoid exposure to moisture.
- Q: How does this book compare to Daniel Goldhagen's work? A: This book critiques Goldhagen's work while exploring the reactions of German historians. It's an essential complement for understanding differing historical interpretations.
- Q: Is 'The German Historians' suitable for beginners in history? A: Yes, it can be suitable for beginners. However, having some prior knowledge about the Holocaust may enhance comprehension.
- Q: What makes this book unique? A: It provides a focused examination of three prominent German historians' biases. This approach offers a unique perspective on their reactions to Goldhagen's work.
- Q: Does this book include a bibliography? A: Yes, it includes a bibliography. This allows readers to explore additional sources and references used in the research.
- Q: What genre does 'The German Historians' belong to? A: The book belongs to the history genre. It specifically focuses on World War II and Holocaust studies.