Why Did the Heavens Not Darken?: The "final Solution" in HistoryThis highly acclaimed book presents a radically new view of the origins of the Holocaust. Mayer argues that the slaughter of the Jews was not part of Hitler's plan from the start, but came about only when the Nazis' massive campaign aagainst Russia foundered. Illustrated. |
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Page 66
nated by landed nobles and gentrified middle classes ; their governing classes
by civil and military service nobilities ; their foreign - policy establishments by
titled diplomats and political generals ; and their hegemonic institutions (
churches ...
nated by landed nobles and gentrified middle classes ; their governing classes
by civil and military service nobilities ; their foreign - policy establishments by
titled diplomats and political generals ; and their hegemonic institutions (
churches ...
Page 133
A considerable number of civil servants had joined the National Socialist party
before January 1933 . Naturally , with Hitler at the helm , they literally flooded into
different Nazi organizations , including the SA reserve . Probably , most ...
A considerable number of civil servants had joined the National Socialist party
before January 1933 . Naturally , with Hitler at the helm , they literally flooded into
different Nazi organizations , including the SA reserve . Probably , most ...
Page 188
... key ministries , and to the chiefs of the civil administration in the occupied
territories . He wanted it known that his security and police officials were under
orders to cooperate with local military and civil authorities , that they did not
intend to ...
... key ministries , and to the chiefs of the civil administration in the occupied
territories . He wanted it known that his security and police officials were under
orders to cooperate with local military and civil authorities , that they did not
intend to ...
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Contents
THE GOLDEN | 39 |
THE EAST EUROPEAN RIMLAND | 64 |
THE SYNCRETISM OF MEIN KAMPF | 90 |
Copyright | |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Why Did the Heavens Not Darken?: The "final Solution" in History |
| Authors | Arno J. Mayer, Mayer. Arno J. |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Pantheon Books, 1988 |
| ISBN | 0394571541, 9780394571546 |
| Length | 492 pages |
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