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“Indeed, one of the most frightening consequences of the Holocaust may well be that rather than serving as a warning to preserve humanity at all cost, it has provided a license to privilege physical survival over moral existence.”

Quote by Omer Bartov

Book:Mirrors of Destruction: War, Genocide, and Modern Identity

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Mirrors of Destruction: War, Genocide, and Modern Identity

Examining the complex relationship between conflict and the formation of individual and collective identities, the book delves into historical and contemporary examples of war and genocide. It analyzes the psychological, social, and cultural consequences of these events, offering insights into the ways in which they shape modern society. more

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Omer Bartov is a renowned Jewish historian known for his extensive research on the history of Nazi Germany and the Jews in Eastern Europe. His work covers a wide range of themes from World War II to the Cold War period. more

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