Werstein, Irving

Briefly examines slavery in the South before and during the Civil War; then appraises the social and political situation during the years following the conflict, describing Lincoln's plans, Johnson's policies, Grant's administration, and Hayes' election.

Describes the events that led to the German invasion of Poland and the three-week siege of the city of Warsaw; examines the daily life of ghetto-imprisoned Jews, the work of social welfare groups and underground activists, cooperative smuggling by city and ghetto citizens, and the overwhelming disease and starvation of the ghetto; and details the foredoomed street uprising by a population that chose to "die with honor.".