The Jews and Germans of Hamburg: The Destruction of a Civilization 1790-1945
par
J a S Grenville
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History
Format
Relié
Pages
384
Langue
Anglais
Publié
Sep 2, 2011
Éditeur
Routledge
Édition
1
ISBN-10
041566585X
ISBN-13
9780415665858
Description
This book intricately examines the complex and often fraught relationship between Jewish and German communities in Hamburg from 1790 to 1945. Through meticulous research and compelling narrative, the author delves into the vibrant cultural exchanges and mutual influences that characterized this historical relationship. Readers are invited to explore a city where commerce, politics, and social life intertwined to shape a distinct Jewish presence within German society.
As the narrative unfolds, it becomes evident how societal changes and rising tides of anti-Semitism led to devastating consequences for the Jewish population. The author vividly illustrates the gradual erosion of integration, culminating in the tragic events of the Holocaust. By portraying individual stories alongside broader historical contexts, a poignant picture emerges of a civilization unraveling under the weight of prejudice and ideology.
Ultimately, the book serves as both a remembrance of a lost community and a cautionary tale about the fragility of tolerance. It calls on readers to reflect on the lessons of history and the ongoing struggles against discrimination, making it a significant work for anyone interested in the themes of identity, cultural heritage, and resilience.
As the narrative unfolds, it becomes evident how societal changes and rising tides of anti-Semitism led to devastating consequences for the Jewish population. The author vividly illustrates the gradual erosion of integration, culminating in the tragic events of the Holocaust. By portraying individual stories alongside broader historical contexts, a poignant picture emerges of a civilization unraveling under the weight of prejudice and ideology.
Ultimately, the book serves as both a remembrance of a lost community and a cautionary tale about the fragility of tolerance. It calls on readers to reflect on the lessons of history and the ongoing struggles against discrimination, making it a significant work for anyone interested in the themes of identity, cultural heritage, and resilience.
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