Books matching: genocide
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"A Problem from Hell: America and the Age of Genocide" by Samantha Power delves into the history and recognition of genocide as an international crime. Power discusses the efforts of individuals like Raphael Lemkin in formulating the legal definition of genocide and pushing for international action. Through case studies on Cambodia, Iraq, the Balkans, and Rwanda, Power highlights the failures of Western powers, especially the United States, to intervene in genocidal atrocities. emphasizes the importance of humanitarian intervention and criticizes the inaction and indifference displayed by governments and international organizations in the face of mass killings.
Power's writing style combines historical accounts with personal anecdotes and critical analysis. presents a compelling narrative that motivates readers to confront the horrors of genocide and consider strategies for prevention. Power urges the United States to prioritize humanitarian objectives in its foreign policy and advocates for unilateral American action in addressing genocide, while also emphasizing the need for international cooperation and the limitations of existing institutions.
On March 14, 1921, on a damp day in the Charlottenburg district of Berlin, a twenty-four-year-old Armenian crept up behind a man in a heavy gray overcoat swinging his cane. The Armenian, Soghomon Tehl...- #2
Save:Ben Kiernan's 'Blood and Soil' is a comprehensive exploration of genocide and extermination throughout history. The book delves into the common factors underlying genocides, such as territorial expansion, racial and religious prejudices, and a romanticized view of past glories related to agriculture or land. Kiernan argues that these factors, when combined, can lead to mass extermination. The writing style of the book is described as dense and detailed, painting a bleak picture of humanity through historical case studies and analysis.
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Save:Benjamin Madley's book, 'An American Genocide: The United States and the California Indian Catastrophe, 1846-1873', meticulously details the genocide of native California tribes, recounting massacre by massacre, killing by killing, and death by death. The narrative is bone-chilling, personalized through contemporary sources like newspaper accounts, correspondence, and personal reminiscences. The book sheds light on the dark, hidden, and shameful history of California, exposing the brutal treatment of the indigenous population by settlers and explorers during the mid-19th century. Madley's writing style, supported by extensive research and documentation, presents a gut-wrenching account of the atrocities committed against Native Americans in California.
The book also delves into the historical context of California's early years, highlighting the systemic institutionalization of Indian killing by state legislators and the brutal practices of prominent figures like General John C. Fremont and Johann Sutter. Madley's narrative challenges the traditional narratives taught in schools, revealing the true extent of the violence and genocide perpetrated against Native Californians. The author's comprehensive examination of the period between 1846 and 1873 uncovers a mountain of evidence of crimes committed against indigenous tribes, urging readers to confront the uncomfortable truths of their nation's past.
This rare mission-period California Indian sketch may represent Luiseño Eagle Dancers. The Luiseño scholar Pablo Tac made this drawing while studying in Rome, Italy. Pablo Tac (Luiseño), “Untitled,” d... - #4
Save:'Africa's World War: Congo, the Rwandan Genocide, and the Making of a Continental Catastrophe' by Gerard Prunier is a comprehensive account of the Congo Wars, described as one of the most obscure wars in recent history involving various African nations. Prunier delves into the complexities of the conflicts, including the involvement of multiple state and non-state forces, providing a detailed and vivid narrative of the events that unfolded in the region. The author's writing style is described as challenging and information-rich, requiring diligence from the reader to grasp the intricate history of central Africa during that period.
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Save:'East West Street: On the Origins of "Genocide" and "Crimes Against Humanity"' by Philippe Sands delves into the intertwining lives of three key figures - Hersch Lauterpacht, Rafael Lemkin, and the author's own family, exploring how they shaped the concepts of crimes against humanity and genocide. Sands expertly weaves together personal histories with the complexities of international law, shedding light on the origins of these crucial legal terms and their impact on global justice. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Sands navigates the reader through the Nuremberg trials and the profound implications of these legal developments on human rights and historical events.
MY EARLIEST MEMORY of Leon dates back to the 1960s, when he was living in Paris with his wife, Rita, my grandmother. They lived in a two-bedroom apartment with a tiny kitchen on the third floor of a w... - #6
Save:'Rethinking the Holocaust' by Yehuda Bauer is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the Holocaust, presenting it as a unique genocide with unprecedented characteristics. Bauer, a respected authority on Holocaust history, delves into the historical events of the genocide while also providing a wide perspective on other genocides of the 20th century. Through his reflections, Bauer emphasizes the importance of understanding the Holocaust as a universal human tragedy, warning about the potential for such atrocities to occur again if not addressed.
'American Holocaust: Columbus and the Conquest of the New World' by David E. Stannard delves into the genocidal extermination of Indian peoples in America following the Columbian landfall. It provides an extensive analysis of the devastation unleashed upon the native populations by Europeans, exploring the ideological roots of genocide in Christianity and detailing the atrocities committed during the conquest. is divided into two parts, with the first section focusing on the native world encountered by Europeans and the destruction wrought upon them, while the second section delves into the elements within Christianity that facilitated this horrifying history.
IT’S GONE NOW, drained and desiccated in the aftermath of the Spanish conquest, but once there was an interconnected complex of lakes high up in the Valley of Mexico that was as long and as wide as th...- #8
Save:Pagan Babies by Elmore Leonard is a crime novel set against the backdrop of the genocide in Rwanda. The story follows Father Terry Dunn, a fake priest, who returns to Detroit from Rwanda with a plan to raise money for Rwandan orphans. Teaming up with Debbie Dewey, a recently released convict, they embark on a scheme involving swindling money from Debbie's ex-boyfriend and getting entangled with the local Mafia. The book is praised for its fast-paced plot, well-drawn characters, and the unique setting of post-genocide Rwanda.
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Save:'Masters of Death: The SS-Einsatzgruppen and the Invention of the Holocaust' by Richard Rhodes sheds light on the gut-wrenching atrocities committed by German Einsatzgruppen in Eastern Europe during World War II. It delves into the Nazi pursuit of Jewish free Lebensraum, detailing the roving bands' brutal actions and the heartbreaking tragedies that unfolded. Rhodes meticulously examines the mechanics of the Nazi genocide, focusing on the Einsatzgruppen program and its eventual merger into a comprehensive extermination policy. Through a collection of testimonies and eyewitness accounts, the book offers readers a glimpse into the horrifying reality of the Holocaust, emphasizing the banality of killing innocent people and exploring the role of political leaders in the atrocities.
In the spring of 1941 a police academy in Pretzsch, a town on the Elbe River about fifty miles southwest of Berlin, became the site of a sinister assembly. Several thousand men from the ranks of the S... - #10
Save:'In the Shadow of the Banyan' by Vaddey Ratner is a fictionalized memoir that vividly portrays the horrors of life in Cambodia during the Khmer Rouge regime through the eyes of a child. The story follows seven-year-old Raami and her family as they face the brutality of the Organization, struggle to survive, and find solace in storytelling and poetry amidst great hardship and tragedy. The author's lyrical and poetic writing style beautifully captures the emotional turmoil and resilience of the characters, leaving a haunting impact on the readers.
War entered my childhood world not with the blasts of rockets and bombs but with my father’s footsteps as he walked through the hallway, passing my bedroom toward his. I heard the door open and shut w...
