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Book Synopsis: From the author of the international bestseller On Tyranny, the definitive history of Hitler’s and Stalin’s politics of mass killing, explaining why Ukraine has been at the center of Western history for the last century. Americans call the Second World War “the Good War.” But before it even began, America’s ally Stalin had killed millions of his own citizens—and kept killing them during and after the war. Before Hitler was defeated, he had murdered six million Jews and nearly as many other Europeans. At war’s end, German and Soviet killing sites fell behind the Iron Curtain, leaving the history of mass killing in darkness. Assiduously researched, deeply humane, and utterly definitive, Bloodlands is a new kind of European history, presenting the mass murders committed by the Nazi and Stalinist regimes as two aspects of a single story. With a new afterword addressing the relevance of these events to the contemporary decline of democracy, Bloodlands is required reading for anyone seeking to understand the central tragedy of modern history and its meaning today.
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Discover the untold history of Europe's darkest days with "Bloodlands: Europe Between Hitler and Stalin." This compelling book by the acclaimed author of "On Tyranny" unveils the horrific politics of mass killing that unfolded in the shadows of World War II. Unmasking the atrocities committed by both Hitler and Stalin, this definitive account sheds light on why Ukraine has been at the heart of Western history for the past century.
Unlike any other historical work, "Bloodlands" reveals the shocking truth behind the facade of the Second World War. While Americans refer to it as "the Good War," few are aware that Stalin had already exterminated millions of his own people even before the war began. He continued these killings mercilessly throughout the war and its aftermath. In parallel, Hitler orchestrated the genocide of six million Jews and countless other Europeans. Despite the end of the war, the German and Soviet killing fields remained hidden behind the Iron Curtain, leaving this dark chapter of mass murder obscured from history.
Impeccably researched and compassionately written, "Bloodlands" offers a fresh and holistic perspective on European history. It reveals the Nazi and Stalinist regimes' mass murders as interconnected events, forming a chilling narrative of horror and despair. Engaging and evocative, this thought-provoking book exposes the central tragedy of modern history and its reverberations in today's world.
Unlock the secrets of the past and gain profound insights into the present with "Bloodlands: Europe Between Hitler and Stalin." Don't miss out on this essential reading for anyone concerned with understanding the decline of democracy and the enduring impact of this tragic period. Experience the power of knowledge by acquiring your copy today.
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