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Experience the tumultuous period of World War II through the gripping narrative of *The Short, Strange Life of Herschel Grynszpan*. This compelling biography, published by W W Norton & Company in 2014, delves into the life of Herschel Grynszpan, a Jewish refugee whose desperate act of violence sparked the infamous Kristallnacht. On a fateful morning in November 1938, Grynszpan shot a Nazi diplomat, shaping his destiny and that of countless others in a story that intertwines historical facts with moral dilemmas.
Grynszpan's actions ignite a complex exploration of identity, resistance, and the human condition amidst the horrors of the Holocaust. Was he a mere pawn in a larger game orchestrated by the Nazis? This historical thriller captivates with its twists that feel both surreal and hauntingly real, offering a glimpse into the Kafkaesque legal battles that followed.
With 368 pages of meticulously researched content, this biography constitutes an essential read for anyone interested in Jewish history, World War II narratives, and the enigmatic figures that shaped this dark chapter. Ideal for history buffs and readers seeking a profound understanding of morality in a wartime context, *The Short, Strange Life of Herschel Grynszpan* is a significant addition to any collection.
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: 9780871407405.
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: 9780871407405
Year: 2014
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 368
Description:
On the morning of November 7, 1938, Herschel Grynszpan, a desperate seventeen-year-old Jewish refugee, walked into the German embassy in Paris and shot Ernst vom Rath, a Nazi diplomat. Two days later vom Rath lay dead, and the Third Reich exploited the murder to unleash Kristallnacht in a bizarre concatenation of events that would rapidly involve Ribbentrop, Goebbels, and Hitler himself. But was Grynszpan a crazed lone gunman or agent provocateur of the Gestapo? Was he motivated by a desire to avenge Jewish people, or did his act of violence speak to an intimate connection between the assassin and his target, as Grynszpan later claimed? Part page-turning historical thriller and part Kafkaesque legal drama, The Short, Strange Life of Herschel Grynszpan brings to life the historical details and moral dimensions of one of the most enigmatic cases of World War II. This compelling biography presents a story with twists and turns that "no novelist could invent" (Alice Kaplan).
Grynszpan's actions ignite a complex exploration of identity, resistance, and the human condition amidst the horrors of the Holocaust. Was he a mere pawn in a larger game orchestrated by the Nazis? This historical thriller captivates with its twists that feel both surreal and hauntingly real, offering a glimpse into the Kafkaesque legal battles that followed.
With 368 pages of meticulously researched content, this biography constitutes an essential read for anyone interested in Jewish history, World War II narratives, and the enigmatic figures that shaped this dark chapter. Ideal for history buffs and readers seeking a profound understanding of morality in a wartime context, *The Short, Strange Life of Herschel Grynszpan* is a significant addition to any collection.
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: 9780871407405.
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: 9780871407405
Year: 2014
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 368
Description:
On the morning of November 7, 1938, Herschel Grynszpan, a desperate seventeen-year-old Jewish refugee, walked into the German embassy in Paris and shot Ernst vom Rath, a Nazi diplomat. Two days later vom Rath lay dead, and the Third Reich exploited the murder to unleash Kristallnacht in a bizarre concatenation of events that would rapidly involve Ribbentrop, Goebbels, and Hitler himself. But was Grynszpan a crazed lone gunman or agent provocateur of the Gestapo? Was he motivated by a desire to avenge Jewish people, or did his act of violence speak to an intimate connection between the assassin and his target, as Grynszpan later claimed? Part page-turning historical thriller and part Kafkaesque legal drama, The Short, Strange Life of Herschel Grynszpan brings to life the historical details and moral dimensions of one of the most enigmatic cases of World War II. This compelling biography presents a story with twists and turns that "no novelist could invent" (Alice Kaplan).