antisemitism

"Antisemitism, as hatred of Jews and Judaism, has been a central problem of Western civilization for millennia, and its history continues to invite debate. This Very Short Introduction untangles the history of the phenomenon, from ancient religious conflict to 'new' antisemitism in the 21st century. ... In the new edition of this thought-provoking Very Short Introduction, Beller brings his examination of this complex and still controversial issue up to date with a discussion of Antisemitism in light of the 2008 financial crash, the Arab Spring, and the on-going crisis between Israel and Palestine"--Amazon.com.

This book delves into the political history of the Weimar Republic and the rise of Fascism, discusses how these events led to World War II, and examines their aftereffects on the world today.

Discusses a number of issues related to antisemitism and what can be done to prevent it.

An author famous for a novel about his Jewish grandparents' lives during the Holocaust is diagnosed with a debilitating nerve disease and hires a troubled, abused young woman as his assistant, unaware that she and her boyfriend are anti-Semitic.

Explores the misconceptions about the horrors inflicted on Jewish people by the Nazi regime, answering the most basic, yet vexing questions, such as, "Why didn't more Jews fight back? or "Why didn't they receive more help?" as a way of challenginge popular views of history, as well as recent interpretations of the Holocaust.

Examines the immigration of Russian Jews to America, discussing the reasons they immigrated, where they lived and more.

A history of the Holocaust from 1933 to 1938 told from the Jewish perspective through period documents, annotations, and black-and-white photographs.

Looks at the horrific mistreatment of Jews in Nazi Germany, and examines the ways the Third Reich used propaganda to demonize and dehumanize its victims, turning the German nation against the Jewish people.

As the Minister for Propaganda and Culture, Joseph Goebbels shaped the German people’s perception of the Nazi Party, drumming up public support for anti-Semitism and the war effort through films, speeches, and restrictions on the press and other media. This biography covers his life and the progression of his career from a brilliant young student prejudiced against Jews to a powerful leader who worshipped Hitler and fervently supported the Holocaust. Goebbels’ legacy as a master of propaganda is explored, while sidebars include features on Holocaust remembrance events and the seventy-fifth anniversary of Kristallnacht.