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“Visiting the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., for example, I was struck by its marginalization of any other victims apart from the Jews, to the extent that it presented photographs of dead bodies in camps such as Buchenwald or Dauchau as dead Jewish bodies, when in fact relatively few Jewish prisoners were held there.”

Quote by Richard J. Evans

Work

Lying About Hitler

This book delves into the various myths and errors that have been perpetuated about one of history's most infamous figures, providing a critical analysis of the sources and narratives that have contributed to these inaccuracies. more

Author

Richard J. Evans
Richard J. Evans

Richard J. Evans is a renowned British historian known for his in-depth research into modern European history, with a particular focus on the history of Germany from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. His works, which include 'The End of the Third Reich' and 'Daily Life in Nazi Germany', are highly regarded for their rigorous academic approach and profound analysis of historical events. more

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