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Explore the profound historical narrative of mass migration with 'The Great Departure,' a groundbreaking study by Tara Zahra. Immerse yourself in the compelling account of how between 1846 and 1940, over 50 million Europeans embarked on a journey to the Americas, reshaping identities and cultures on both sides of the ocean. This meticulously researched book, published by W.W. Norton & Company in 2016, delves into the complex reasons behind this movement, revealing not only the optimism of the 'land of the free' but also the realities faced by many who returned home. With 400 pages of insightful analysis, Zahra investigates the societal implications that arose from these migrations, including the influence on human rights, social solidarity, and the repercussions that contributed to historical tragedies like the Holocaust and ethnic cleansing events. This book serves as an invaluable resource for anyone interested in immigration history, social studies, and the interconnectedness of cultures. With a brand new condition, this title is perfect for scholars and general readers alike. Order now and embark on a journey through the echoes of our past. 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: 9780393078015
Year: 2016
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 400
Description:
Between 1846 and 1940, more than 50 million Europeans moved to the Americas, irrevocably changing both their new lands and the ones they left behind. Their immigration fostered an idea of the "land of the free" and yet more than a third returned home again. In a ground-breaking study, Tara Zahra explores the deeper story of this movement of people.
As villages emptied, some blamed traffickers in human labour. Others saw opportunity: to seed colonies like the Polish community in Argentina or to reshape their populations by encouraging the emigration of minorities. These precedents would shape the Holocaust, the closing of the Iron Curtain and tragedies of ethnic cleansing while also forming notions of social solidarity, human rights and freedom.
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: 9780393078015
Year: 2016
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 400
Description:
Between 1846 and 1940, more than 50 million Europeans moved to the Americas, irrevocably changing both their new lands and the ones they left behind. Their immigration fostered an idea of the "land of the free" and yet more than a third returned home again. In a ground-breaking study, Tara Zahra explores the deeper story of this movement of people.
As villages emptied, some blamed traffickers in human labour. Others saw opportunity: to seed colonies like the Polish community in Argentina or to reshape their populations by encouraging the emigration of minorities. These precedents would shape the Holocaust, the closing of the Iron Curtain and tragedies of ethnic cleansing while also forming notions of social solidarity, human rights and freedom.