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The War Against the Jews: 1933-1945 Paperback – March 1, 1986

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“Books about Nazism are endless, but The War Against the Jews comes to us as a major work of synthesis, providing for the first time a full account of the Holocaust. . . . Dawidowicz has produced a work of high scholarship and profound moral impact.”—Irving Howe, front page review in The New York Times Book Review

Here is the unparalleled account of the most awesome and awful chapter in the moral history of humanity. Lucid, chilling and comprehensive, Lucy S. Dawidowicz’s classic tells the complete story of the Nazi Holocaust—from the insidious evolution of German Anti-Semitism to the ultimate tragedy of the Final Solution.

“A literary-historical shocker . . . Lucy S. Dawidowicz lifts the bloodstained curtain from Germany’s war against the Jews.”—Houston Post
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  6. ISBN-13
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“Books about Nazism are endless, but The War Against the Jews comes to us as a major work of synthesis, providing for the first time a full account of the Holocaust. . . . Dawidowicz has produced a work of high scholarship and profound moral impact.”—Irving Howe, front page review in The New York Times Book Review

“A literary-historical shocker . . . Lucy S. Dawidowicz lifts the bloodstained curtain from Germany’s war against the Jews.”—Houston Post

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Here is the unparalleled account of the most awesome and awful chapter in the moral history of humanity. Lucid, chilling and comprehensive, Lucy S. Dawidowicz's classic tells the complete story of the Nazi Holocaust--from the insidious evolution of German Anti-Semitism to the ultimate tragedy of the Final Solution.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Publishing Group; Reissue edition (March 1, 1986)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 467 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 055334532X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0553345322
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.16 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 257 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the book richly researched, informative, and well-documented. They describe the pacing as vivid, heart-wrenching, and captivating. Opinions are mixed on readability, with some finding it well-written and well-narrated, while others say the in-depth information makes it difficult to read about the suffering.

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16 customers mention "Information quality"16 positive0 negative

Customers find the book richly researched and informative. They say it provides historical details about the progression of anti-Semitic decrees in Germany after World War II. Readers also mention the book is well-written and not a purely academic read.

"...A great book for anyone interested in history. I must ask. How could the world have allowed this horrendous crime to happen?..." Read more

"...Dawidowicz does a fantastic job of presenting this difficult material in such a way that it is not a purely academic read...." Read more

"...Important facts and figures are there, and it has a very clear detailing of how such an unthinkable event became first possible, then inevitable...." Read more

"...It is also well-written and presents the historical facts like a storyteller." Read more

3 customers mention "Pacing"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the pacing of the book vivid, heart-wrenching, and captivating. They also say it's chilling in its stark portrayal of the economic, social, and military aspects.

"...Her account is vivid and heart wrenching, while it does show some of the more unscrupulous sides of the Jewish response, it also details the great..." Read more

"This book is chilling in its stark portrayal of the economic, social and military conditions leading up to one of the most horrible events in human..." Read more

"Captivating. Gives historical details about the progression of the anti Semite decrees in Germany after Hitler got elected...." Read more

13 customers mention "Readability"9 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the readability of the book. Some mention it's well-written, well-narrated, and detailed. However, others say the in-depth information makes it difficult to read about the suffering.

"...Wonderful writing, it could not have been easy, but pulled off brilliantly. A great book for anyone interested in history. I must ask...." Read more

"...Important facts and figures are there, and it has a very clear detailing of how such an unthinkable event became first possible, then inevitable...." Read more

"...information is available elsewhere, this book brings it all together concisely and thoroughly...." Read more

"...The author shows in great detail, utilizing many first person accounts the steps from the Enabling Act all the way to the closing of the war...." Read more

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Ginger 3701
5.0 out of 5 stars The research is amazing.
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2020
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The history put forth in this book is almost incomprehensible. To the average reader it is. The complete exploitation of European Jews by Nazi Germany is shattering. First the complete lack of their autonomy, systematic programs of mental, emotional, and physical abuse. After that came the ghettos with deliberate humiliation, disease, and starvation, and this was throughout occupied Europe, west and east. This book also proves that the Jews did not go like sheep to slaughter. There was resistance in all communities, most often futile but they did resist, not always with a gun, but with their mental and emotional will. An outstanding book and one not easily read but very much worthy of being read. Wonderful writing, it could not have been easy, but pulled off brilliantly. A great book for anyone interested in history. I must ask. How could the world have allowed this horrendous crime to happen? Germany must live with the shame but so do those countries who knew and did nothing.
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Aviva M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Informative
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2013
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This book is incredible. I was required to get it as the textbook for my Holocaust course I am taking. We aren't required to read the whole book but I am reading it straight through.
I grew up in a liberal, open-minded place with a large Jewish population, in fact I am also Jewish. I am very serious when I say that every year of my life (from middle school to university) has involved Holocaust education. I have also been to Israel and visited Yad Vashem.
Considering the extensive education I have had on the Holocaust, it is always very intriguing to learn more. Frankly, a lot of the specific legislation and speeches discussed in this book were new to me. Dawidowicz does a fantastic job of presenting this difficult material in such a way that it is not a purely academic read.
Whether you're taking a class on the Holocaust, or you simply wish to learn more about the disgusting and despicable events that transpired in Germany and Europe under Nazi rule, I seriously recommend that you buy this.
I would actually go as far to say that every person should have this book.
B'hatzlacha.
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Kibi
4.0 out of 5 stars Not an easy read, obviously
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2021
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Very important inforamtion on the holocaust. Told in quite a dry style, but I could still fell the horror creeping out. Important facts and figures are there, and it has a very clear detailing of how such an unthinkable event became first possible, then inevitable. SO many lessons to be learned from this.
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Virginia
5.0 out of 5 stars Should Be Required Reading In College
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2020
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This books outlines the step by step procedure that Hitler used to legally disenfranchise the Jews. It did not happen in one day, it was a process. For example,, they were first excluded from holding certain jobs, then that category expanded until Jews had difficulty working at all. If you love America and want to keep our democracy strong, this book will help us recognize the warning signs in order to keep something like that from happening here. Difficult to read about the suffering, but we should all be aware. I am not a Jew, but this is one of the most important books I have ever read in my life.
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Kochava
5.0 out of 5 stars More than the Holocaust, shows how all of WWII was committed to destroying the Jews
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2013
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Having read many books about WWII and the Holocaust, this book combines the two around the overarching theme of Hitler and the Third Reich's declaration of war against the Jewish population of the world. More than the Holocaust of the deathcamps and the legal restrictions, this book puts the entire war in context as a war against the Jews rather than the Holocaust being merely one part of WWII. While the same information is available elsewhere, this book brings it all together concisely and thoroughly. It is also well-written and presents the historical facts like a storyteller.
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John K. Marsh
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2012
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Dawidowicz takes a long detailed look at the Holocaust and how it was allowed to happen, from the events shaping Hitler's life, to the history of Antisemitism in Europe. The author shows in great detail, utilizing many first person accounts the steps from the Enabling Act all the way to the closing of the war. Her account is vivid and heart wrenching, while it does show some of the more unscrupulous sides of the Jewish response, it also details the great measures the Jewish community went to in trying to avoid the Holocaust as well as the inconceivable pains that it suffered during it.
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theresaoregonian
3.0 out of 5 stars I hate to give this only 3 stars
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2014
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My main concern was the "angry voice" of the book. I felt as though I was being yelled at with every sentence.

I absolutely agree that the Jewish people have every right to be incensed to their eternal souls about Hitler's actions. I agree with the factuality and the premise of the book. I agree with the author's anger. I agree it should never be forgotten. There is nothing I don't agree with in the book. I have read scores of book about the Holocaust from historians and survivors. I have wept openly while reading of these atrocities. I have seen newsreels , actual footage, photos, etc.

I just felt I was being yelled at. So, if you can get past the yelling, the book is excellent and would deserve 5 stars.
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MonaAnn
5.0 out of 5 stars Holocaust - The Facts Behind The Story
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2018
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I have been reading a lot about the Holocaust lately and this book is so different than the others. Ms Dawidowicz is to be commended for the research that went into writing this book. If you want to know what went on in each country and their persecution of the Jewish people, then this is the book to read. How an evil mindset ended with the deaths of 6 million and the sacrifices and pain of the survivors, should have never happened.
Thank you Ms Dawidowicz for giving me facts.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The War Against the Jews, 1933–1945
Reviewed in Canada on December 21, 2021
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Great writing and I'm positive this rates a 5 even if I did not read it to the end; I've read so much on the subject that I find this is telling the same and much more. It's a very heavy book so I've decided to pass to lighter subjects
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5.0 out of 5 stars Jewish persecution under the Nazis
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 2, 2013
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As an old student of what has gone on in European history, I found this book excellent to increase my knowledge of the suffering of the Jews in the Nazi era. It is packed with detail and requires careful reading to take in the information presented in such a form. Excellent work.
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shirley
5.0 out of 5 stars The best on the topic that I have read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 22, 2018
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The best on the topic that I have read. Thoroughly researched, full of information and written in a gripping style..
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5.0 out of 5 stars Definitive Work.
Reviewed in Canada on December 6, 2013
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Great detail and care in supporting arguments and opinions. This is not an easy read necessarily but it is factual and all conclusions are backed by solid and accurate facts. I would recommend this to anyone that wants to delve into this subject in more detail and serious manner.
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Nikolas
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 17, 2017
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Good. Everything in order.
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