War and Genocide: A Concise History of the Holocaust (Critical Issues in World and International History)

The Holocaust: A Comprehensive History of the Defining Event of the 20th Century by Doris L.

Bergen is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of this tragic event.

This revised, third edition provides a detailed overview of the Nazi race wars, exploring the two interconnected goals that drove their program of conquest and genocide - purification of the so-called Aryan race and expansion of its living space.

With firsthand accounts from perpetrators, victims, and eyewitnesses, this book is both immediate and eminently readable.

It provides a comprehensive understanding of the historical, political, social, cultural, and military contexts that led to the Holocaust, making it an essential resource for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of this defining event of the 20th century.