Hitler's Ostkrieg and the Indian Wars: Comparing Genocide and Conquest
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Action & Adventure
History
Fantasy
Formato
Capa dura
Páginas
336
Idioma
Inglês
Publicado
Oct 7, 2016
Editora
University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN-10
0806154330
ISBN-13
9780806154336
Descrição
Edward B. Westermann embarks on a thought-provoking examination of two inhumane chapters in history: the Nazi invasion of Eastern Europe and the American expansion into Native territories. By juxtaposing Hitler's Ostkrieg, marked by brutal genocidal policies and territorial ambitions, with the Indian Wars, characterized by systematic displacement and violence against Indigenous peoples, Westermann explores the mechanics of conquest and genocide.
Through meticulous research and analysis, he illustrates the similarities in strategies employed by these regimes to achieve their goals. The narrative delves deeply into the ideologies underpinning these conflicts, revealing how racial superiority and expansionist desires fueled both campaigns. Westermann's insights challenge readers to confront uncomfortable truths about historical narratives and the implications of conquest on cultural identities.
In weaving these parallel histories, the author provokes critical questions about morality, memory, and the legacies of violence. This comparative study not only sheds light on the suffering endured by millions but also serves as a stark reminder of the recurring patterns of human conflict throughout history.
Through meticulous research and analysis, he illustrates the similarities in strategies employed by these regimes to achieve their goals. The narrative delves deeply into the ideologies underpinning these conflicts, revealing how racial superiority and expansionist desires fueled both campaigns. Westermann's insights challenge readers to confront uncomfortable truths about historical narratives and the implications of conquest on cultural identities.
In weaving these parallel histories, the author provokes critical questions about morality, memory, and the legacies of violence. This comparative study not only sheds light on the suffering endured by millions but also serves as a stark reminder of the recurring patterns of human conflict throughout history.
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