Murder Without Hatred

Estonians and the Holocaust

By:

Anton Weiss-Wendt

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Hardback

Series:

Religion, Theology and the Holocaust

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In this detailed study of Estonians' role in the Holocaust, Anton Weiss-Wendt casts light on a largely unexplored subject. A country known for its benevolent treatment of ethnic minorities, Estonia had a small number of indigenous Jews, and anti-Semitism existed on a relatively limited scale. However, many ethnic Estonians, acting as auxiliary security forces under the guidance of the German security police, participated in the murder of thousands of Estonian, Czech, and German Jews. Weiss-Wendt investigates these acts of genocide by posing the simple question: what prompted the Estonians to cooperate with the Nazis? He argues that the actions were voluntary but that the reasons varied. Narrating the history of Estonia's involvement, Weiss-Wendt presents lucid explanations regarding the relationships between nation-building, mass violence, and the brutal effects of authoritarian oppression on occupied states. The first book-length exploration of this aspect of the Holocaust, ""Murder Without Hatred: Estonians and the Holocaust"" enriches our knowledge of ethnic violence and reinvigorates the current debates over the roots and operation of the Holocaust.

Author Biography:

Anton Weiss-Wendt heads the research department at the Norwegian Holocaust Center in Oslo, Norway. He has published widely in the field of Holocaust studies.

Release date Australia

July 30th, 2009

Author

Anton Weiss-Wendt

Audiences

General (US: Trade)
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Illustrations

32 black and white illustrations

Pages

502

Series

Religion, Theology and the Holocaust

Dimensions

162x237x34

ISBN-13

9780815632283

Product ID

3905004

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