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Discover the compelling narrative of 'Erased' by Omer Bartov, a profound exploration of the Jewish communities of western Ukraine during World War II. In this newly published trade paperback, Bartov reveals the tragic erasure of Jewish history in his mother's hometown of Buchach, where the Nazis, alongside local collaborators, committed horrific atrocities. This book serves as a poignant travelogue, documenting Bartov's journey across twenty Ukrainian towns, where he uncovers the layered histories of the vibrant Jewish and Polish communities that once thrived there. Through evocative storytelling and stunning photographs, 'Erased' illustrates the cultural and historical vacuum left by the systematic murder of Jews, highlighting the reclamation of memory against a backdrop of nationalistic erasure. Perfect for history enthusiasts, students of the Holocaust, and those interested in Eastern European studies, this book is a vital historical account that connects personal narratives with broader social dynamics. By delving into interethnic relationships, the author confronts the complexities of memory and identity, compelling readers to reckon with the haunting legacy of the past. Experience the urgency of remembering through this striking publication from Princeton University Press, released in 2015, which stands as a critical reminder of the lost lives and silenced stories against a deeply entrenched narrative of nationalism. Order now to gain insights into the chilling events that shaped a nation—and the importance of remembrance in healing wounds that have yet to close. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691166551
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2015
Publisher: Princeton University Press
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In Erased, Omer Bartov uncovers the rapidly disappearing vestiges of the Jews of western Ukraine, who were rounded up and murdered by the Nazis during World War II with help from the local populace. What begins as a deeply personal chronicle of the Holocaust in his mother's hometown of Buchach--in former Eastern Galicia--carries him on a journey across the region and back through history. This poignant travelogue reveals the complete erasure of the Jews and their removal from public memory, a blatant act of forgetting done in the service of a fiercely aggressive Ukrainian nationalism. Bartov, a leading Holocaust scholar, discovers that to make sense of the heartbreaking events of the war, he must first grapple with the complex interethnic relationships and conflicts that have existed there for centuries. Visiting twenty Ukrainian towns, he recreates the histories of the vibrant Jewish and Polish communities who once lived there-and describes what is left today following their brutal and complete destruction. Bartov encounters Jewish cemeteries turned into marketplaces, synagogues made into garbage dumps, and unmarked burial pits from the mass killings.
He bears witness to the hastily erected monuments following Ukraine's independence in 1991, memorials that glorify leaders who collaborated with the Nazis in the murder of Jews. He finds that the newly independent Ukraine-with its ethnically cleansed and deeply anti-Semitic population--has recreated its past by suppressing all memory of its victims. Illustrated with dozens of hauntingly beautiful photographs from Bartov's travels, Erased forces us to recognize the shocking intimacy of
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691166551
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2015
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
In Erased, Omer Bartov uncovers the rapidly disappearing vestiges of the Jews of western Ukraine, who were rounded up and murdered by the Nazis during World War II with help from the local populace. What begins as a deeply personal chronicle of the Holocaust in his mother's hometown of Buchach--in former Eastern Galicia--carries him on a journey across the region and back through history. This poignant travelogue reveals the complete erasure of the Jews and their removal from public memory, a blatant act of forgetting done in the service of a fiercely aggressive Ukrainian nationalism. Bartov, a leading Holocaust scholar, discovers that to make sense of the heartbreaking events of the war, he must first grapple with the complex interethnic relationships and conflicts that have existed there for centuries. Visiting twenty Ukrainian towns, he recreates the histories of the vibrant Jewish and Polish communities who once lived there-and describes what is left today following their brutal and complete destruction. Bartov encounters Jewish cemeteries turned into marketplaces, synagogues made into garbage dumps, and unmarked burial pits from the mass killings.
He bears witness to the hastily erected monuments following Ukraine's independence in 1991, memorials that glorify leaders who collaborated with the Nazis in the murder of Jews. He finds that the newly independent Ukraine-with its ethnically cleansed and deeply anti-Semitic population--has recreated its past by suppressing all memory of its victims. Illustrated with dozens of hauntingly beautiful photographs from Bartov's travels, Erased forces us to recognize the shocking intimacy of