A World Divided - (Human Rights and Crimes Against Humanity) by Eric D Weitz

The book "A World Divided" is a groundbreaking exploration of human rights in a world of nation-states, offering a global history that reveals the complex and often contradictory ways in which these rights have been granted and denied to different groups of people.

Through vivid histories drawn from virtually every continent, author Eric Weitz sheds light on the struggles of nationalists to establish states that grant rights to some while excluding others through forced assimilation, ethnic cleansing, or genocide.

This compelling book tells the stories of people who were at the center of events and shows how rights have been dynamic, originally proclaimed for propertied white men but quickly demanded by others including women, American Indians, and black slaves.

With a focus on colorful accounts that highlight the crucial question of "Who has the 'right to have rights?'" A World Divided is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the complex history of human rights and their ongoing struggle for universal recognition.