Theresienstadt 1941-1945: The Face of a Coerced Community

H. G. Adler's Theresienstadt, 1941–1945 is a seminal work in Holocaust studies, providing the most detailed and comprehensive account of a single concentration camp. A collaborative effort between the US Holocaust Memorial Museum and the Terezin Publishing Project makes this authoritative text available in English for the first time.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 883 pages
Publication date: 25 November 2021
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

H. G. Adler's groundbreaking work, "Theresienstadt, 1941-1945," was first published in 1955 and revised five years later. This seminal text stands as a fundamental contribution to the field of Holocaust studies. As the first scholarly monograph to provide a comprehensive account of a single concentration camp, particularly the Jewish ghetto in Terezin, Czechoslovakia, it stands as the most detailed and comprehensive account of any such camp. Authored by Adler, a survivor of the camp, the book is divided into three distinct sections. The first section delves into the history of the ghetto, offering a detailed account of its establishment and evolution. The second section conducts a thorough institutional and social analysis of the camp, examining its structures, operations, and the lives of its inhabitants. The third section aims to understand the psychology of the perpetrators and the victims, exploring the motivations and experiences of those involved in the Holocaust.

This authoritative text on Holocaust history has been made available for the first time in the English language through a collaborative effort between the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the Terezin Publishing Project. In addition to the original text, a new afterword by Jeremy Adler, the author's son, has been included.

"Theresienstadt, {PHONE}" is a testament to the resilience and humanity of those who endured the horrors of the Holocaust. It serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of studying and remembering this tragic period in human history, and of the ongoing struggle against antisemitism, racism, and discrimination. By providing a detailed and comprehensive account of a single camp, Adler's work contributes to our understanding of the Holocaust and its impact on society.

Weight: 1624g
Dimension: 180 x 253 x 52 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108728683
Edition number: New ed