“Though anti-Semitism had been only one of several sources of Nazi voting strength, after 1933 Hitler placed anti-Semitic ideologues, the most important of whom were Joseph Goebbels, Otto Dietrich and Alfred Rosenberg, at the top of the key opinion-shaping institutions. In a dictatorship resting on the 'leadership principle', Hitler's anti-Semitic convictions defined policy.”
This novel delves into the complexities of anti-Semitism and its impact on Jewish individuals, providing a nuanced exploration of Jewish identity and the societal challenges faced by Jews. more
Jeffrey Herf is an American historian known for his research on Nazi Germany and post-war Germany. His work focuses on German war crimes, anti-Semitism, and politics during the Cold War. Born in 1947, Herf graduated from Yale University and earned his Ph.D. there. more
“Any alliance whose purpose is not the intention to wage war is senseless and useless.”
“Character is what you know you are, not what others think you have.”
“A lot of people mistake a short memory for a clear conscience.”
“The cocktail party is probably America's greatest contribution to the world of entertaining.”