Historical Dictionary of the Holocaust

Historical Dictionary of the Holocaust
ISBN-10
0810836114
ISBN-13
9780810836112
Category
History
Pages
321
Language
English
Published
1999
Publisher
Scarecrow Press
Author
Jack Fischel

Description

Provides the reader with the facts of the Holocaust with an emphasis on the central role Jews played in the Nazi genocide. Intended for the non-specialist with some background in history, it will also be of use as an accessible reference tool for more advanced research. Extensive introduction, comprehensive bibliography, and a chronology further supplement the usefulness of this volume.

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