Masters of Death: The SS-Einsatzgruppen and the Invention of the Holocaust
Masters of Death: The SS-Einsatzgruppen and the Invention of the Holocaust
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2003
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2003335
Book • Nonfiction
Eastern Europe • 1940s
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World History•
European History2003
Adult
18+ years
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Masters of Death: The SS-Einsatzgruppen and the Invention of the Holocaust by Richard Rhodes examines the role of the SS-Einsatzgruppen during World War II. The book explores how these units contributed to the Holocaust, providing historical insights into their operations, motivations, and the broader implications of their actions within the Nazi regime.
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Unnerving
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Rhodes' Masters of Death is a meticulously researched account of the SS-Einsatzgruppen's role in the Holocaust. Praised for its depth and detail, it provides a chilling look at systematic genocide. Some critique it for its harrowing content and dense prose. However, it remains an essential, albeit difficult, read for those studying this dark chapter of history.
Who Should Read Masters of Death: The SS-Einsatzgruppen and the Invention of the Holocaust?
Readers interested in Masters of Death: The SS-Einsatzgruppen and the Invention of the Holocaust by Richard Rhodes are likely drawn to in-depth WWII histories, particularly focused on the Holocaust. They may also appreciate works like Timothy Snyder's Bloodlands and Robert Jay Lifton's The Nazi Doctors.
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Book • Nonfiction
Eastern Europe • 1940s
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World History•
European History2003
Adult
18+ years
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