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Theresienstadt: Hitler's Gift to the Jews is a gripping account of one man's experiences in the most deceptive of all the places in which the Nazis incarcerated the Jews during the Holocaust: Hitler's 'model' ghetto, Theresienstadt.Norbert Troller's memoir recounts his two years in Theresienstadt from early 1942 until September 1944, when he was deported to Auschwitz after the Nazis discovered he and other artists were smuggling out drawings that revealed the horrors of Theresienstadt. Miraculously preserved by his friends, Troller's drawings and watercolors of life inside Theresienstadt add a compelling dimension to his story and are published here for the first time.Troller, a Czech Jew from a prominent family of businessmen, was a trained architect. His keen observations of human nature, of the experiences of his fellow prisoners, and of his own existence are embedded within a powerful history of the Theresienstadt atrocities. He records his painful journey to and arrival at the ghetto; his first weeks there, his futile efforts to protect his relatives; and his arrest and incarceration in the dreaded 'Little Fortress' where he almost died before being deported to Auschwitz.His narrative also reveals the horrors beneath the facade of an 'autonomous' Jewish government, which the Nazis used to conceal their plans to exterminate the Jewish population that was supposedly meant for the 'elite' of central Europe. In reality, Theresienstadt was nothing more than a convenient collection location for transports to 'the East': AuschwitzBirkenau. The terrible burden of filling the transports with the required number of victims was put on the members of the Elder Council, the Jewish administrative body. Troller says 'With devilish baseness and cunning [the Nazis] did dictate the number of victims to be sent east, but they put the burden of selection on the Jews themselves; to select their own coreligionists, relatives, their friends. In the end this unbearable, desperate, cynical burden destroyed the community leaders who were forced to make the selections.'Although many narratives have written about life in the Nazi concentration camps, Troller's account, combining his intimate knowledge of the inner workings of the Theresienstadt and his drawings, is unique in Holocaust studies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Theresienstadt: Hitler's Gift to the Jews'? A: The book recounts Norbert Troller's experiences and observations during his time in Theresienstadt, which was a Nazi concentration camp disguised as a 'model' ghetto for Jews. It highlights the deception of the Nazis and the realities of life and survival within the camp.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Norbert Troller, a Czech Jew and architect who spent two years in Theresienstadt before being deported to Auschwitz.
- Q: What unique features does this book offer? A: The book includes Troller's personal memoir alongside his drawings and watercolors, which provide a compelling visual representation of life in Theresienstadt, adding depth to his narrative.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic studies on the Holocaust? A: Yes, 'Theresienstadt: Hitler's Gift to the Jews' is unique in Holocaust studies due to Troller's personal insights and artistic contributions, making it a valuable resource for both academic and personal exploration.
- Q: What is the condition of this book? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in pristine condition for readers.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 224 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a quality feel.
- Q: When was 'Theresienstadt: Hitler's Gift to the Jews' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1991.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book falls under the genre of Arts & Photography, focusing on historical memoirs related to the Holocaust.
- Q: What insights does the author provide about the Jewish Elders Council in Theresienstadt? A: Troller discusses the tragic role of the Jewish Elders Council, who were forced to select victims for deportation, highlighting the moral and psychological burden placed on them by the Nazis.