The Holocaust In History
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Edition: bce
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Few events in modern history have demanded such rigorous scholarly examination as the systematic murder of six million Jews by the Nazi regime — and Michael R. Marrus answers that demand with authoritative clarity. The Holocaust in History presents a comprehensive historiographical survey of the Holocaust, interrogating the major debates among historians: Was the genocide the result of long-standing ideology or opportunistic decision-making? How did ordinary people become perpetrators? What role did bystanders, collaborators, and victims themselves play in this catastrophe? Marrus chronicles the evolution of Holocaust scholarship with precision, guiding readers through competing schools of thought — from intentionalism to functionalism — with the confidence of a master historian. Beyond its academic rigor, this work stands as an essential primer for anyone seeking to understand not just what happened, but how historians have wrestled with its meaning. Marrus's prose is measured yet urgent, reflecting both the gravity of the subject and the importance of getting the history right. His argument — that the Holocaust must be understood on its own terms, not as a mere footnote to World War II — challenges readers to confront the moral and intellectual failures that allowed genocide to unfold. For students, scholars, and general readers alike, this remains one of the most indispensable introductions to Holocaust historiography ever written.
Author: Michael R. Marrus
Format: Hardback
Published: 1987, -
Genre: History
Edition: bce
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: VG. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Jacket protected by mylar sleeve.
Few events in modern history have demanded such rigorous scholarly examination as the systematic murder of six million Jews by the Nazi regime — and Michael R. Marrus answers that demand with authoritative clarity. The Holocaust in History presents a comprehensive historiographical survey of the Holocaust, interrogating the major debates among historians: Was the genocide the result of long-standing ideology or opportunistic decision-making? How did ordinary people become perpetrators? What role did bystanders, collaborators, and victims themselves play in this catastrophe? Marrus chronicles the evolution of Holocaust scholarship with precision, guiding readers through competing schools of thought — from intentionalism to functionalism — with the confidence of a master historian. Beyond its academic rigor, this work stands as an essential primer for anyone seeking to understand not just what happened, but how historians have wrestled with its meaning. Marrus's prose is measured yet urgent, reflecting both the gravity of the subject and the importance of getting the history right. His argument — that the Holocaust must be understood on its own terms, not as a mere footnote to World War II — challenges readers to confront the moral and intellectual failures that allowed genocide to unfold. For students, scholars, and general readers alike, this remains one of the most indispensable introductions to Holocaust historiography ever written.