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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... ment , the Soviets proceeded to provide access to higher education as well as to careers in industry , the professions , and public service . The governors of the successor states of the defunct Romanov and Habs- burg empires , followed ...
... ment , the Soviets proceeded to provide access to higher education as well as to careers in industry , the professions , and public service . The governors of the successor states of the defunct Romanov and Habs- burg empires , followed ...
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... ment . Even under the Weimar Republic the old elites continued to more than hold their own , in large part because they knew how to play on the conflicts of interest and social fears which agitated the business and professional classes ...
... ment . Even under the Weimar Republic the old elites continued to more than hold their own , in large part because they knew how to play on the conflicts of interest and social fears which agitated the business and professional classes ...
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... ment , " this concentration on an archenemy was necessary to foster solidarity . To target a multiplicity of foes would be to leave room for self - doubt and " objectivity " among the faithful . This fixation on a single sworn enemy was ...
... ment , " this concentration on an archenemy was necessary to foster solidarity . To target a multiplicity of foes would be to leave room for self - doubt and " objectivity " among the faithful . This fixation on a single sworn enemy was ...
Contents
THE GOLDEN AGE | 39 |
THE EAST EUROPEAN RIMLAND | 64 |
THE SYNCRETISM OF MEIN KAMPF | 90 |
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