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The Destruction of Jewish Cemeteries in Poland / Krzysztof Bielawski.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Polish StudiesPublisher: Boston, MA : Academic Studies Press, [2024]Copyright date: 2024Description: 1 online resource (220 p.)Content type:
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ISBN:
  • 9798887195704
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 943.8/004924 23/eng/20241107
LOC classification:
  • DS134.55 .B5413 2024
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  • online - DeGruyter
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Contents:
Frontmatter -- Table of Contents -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- Chapter 2 The Destruction of Jewish Cemeteries -- Chapter 3 Jewish Cemeteries in Poland before 1939 -- Chapter 4 The Destruction of Jewish Cemeteries in the Territory of Current-Day Poland, 1933-1945 -- 4.1. Cemeteries during the Third Reich -- 4.2. Destruction, Desecration, and Administration of Property in Areas Conquered by the Third Reich -- 4.3. Destruction as a Result of Military Operations -- 4.4. Participation by Local Populations in the Destruction of Cemeteries, 1939–1945 -- Chapter 5 The Destruction of Cemeteries after 1945 -- 5.1. The Role of the Polish State as Legislator -- 5.2. Practical Actions by the State Related to the Destruction of Cemeteries -- 5.3. State Policy regarding Jewish Cemeteries after 1989 -- 5.4. Participation of the Local Population in the Destruction of Cemeteries after 1945 -- 5.5. Archeological Operations in Jewish Cemeteries -- Chapter 6 Destruction of Cemeteries as Perceived by the Jews -- Chapter 7 Reactions of Poles to the Destruction of Cemeteries -- Chapter 8 Jewish Initiatives to Protect Cemeteries -- Summary -- Sources -- Index of Towns -- Index of Names
Summary: The Destruction of Jewish Cemeteries in Poland offers a comprehensive examination of the history of Jewish cemeteries in Poland, shedding light on an overlooked aspect of Holocaust history. Beginning with the settlement of Jewish communities in Poland, the book covers the establishment and subsequent destruction of over 1,200 Jewish cemeteries within the country's present borders. Krzysztof Bielawski draws on meticulous research and firsthand experience to explore the complex dynamics behind the destruction, exposing the roles played by various actors. Through a detailed analysis of texts, iconographic sources, and archival materials, the book not only documents the destruction but also seeks to identify the perpetrators, challenging common misconceptions and offering a nuanced perspective on this dark chapter in history.You may support the Foundation for the Preservation of Jewish Heritage, where the author works, at www.fodz.pl.
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Frontmatter -- Table of Contents -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- Chapter 2 The Destruction of Jewish Cemeteries -- Chapter 3 Jewish Cemeteries in Poland before 1939 -- Chapter 4 The Destruction of Jewish Cemeteries in the Territory of Current-Day Poland, 1933-1945 -- 4.1. Cemeteries during the Third Reich -- 4.2. Destruction, Desecration, and Administration of Property in Areas Conquered by the Third Reich -- 4.3. Destruction as a Result of Military Operations -- 4.4. Participation by Local Populations in the Destruction of Cemeteries, 1939–1945 -- Chapter 5 The Destruction of Cemeteries after 1945 -- 5.1. The Role of the Polish State as Legislator -- 5.2. Practical Actions by the State Related to the Destruction of Cemeteries -- 5.3. State Policy regarding Jewish Cemeteries after 1989 -- 5.4. Participation of the Local Population in the Destruction of Cemeteries after 1945 -- 5.5. Archeological Operations in Jewish Cemeteries -- Chapter 6 Destruction of Cemeteries as Perceived by the Jews -- Chapter 7 Reactions of Poles to the Destruction of Cemeteries -- Chapter 8 Jewish Initiatives to Protect Cemeteries -- Summary -- Sources -- Index of Towns -- Index of Names

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The Destruction of Jewish Cemeteries in Poland offers a comprehensive examination of the history of Jewish cemeteries in Poland, shedding light on an overlooked aspect of Holocaust history. Beginning with the settlement of Jewish communities in Poland, the book covers the establishment and subsequent destruction of over 1,200 Jewish cemeteries within the country's present borders. Krzysztof Bielawski draws on meticulous research and firsthand experience to explore the complex dynamics behind the destruction, exposing the roles played by various actors. Through a detailed analysis of texts, iconographic sources, and archival materials, the book not only documents the destruction but also seeks to identify the perpetrators, challenging common misconceptions and offering a nuanced perspective on this dark chapter in history.You may support the Foundation for the Preservation of Jewish Heritage, where the author works, at www.fodz.pl.

Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.

In English.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 20. Nov 2024)