Victims of Slavery, Colonization and the Holocaust: A Comparative History of Persecution

This book explores the experience of being exterminated, comparing and contrasting it with the experiences of people who have been colonized or enslaved. It uses victim accounts and primary sources to move away from the continuity thesis and look at the victim experience on its own terms. It is an important, innovative volume for students of the Holocaust, genocide, and the history of mass political violence.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 20 September 2018
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

This book delves into a profound exploration of the profound experience of being exterminated, as felt by the victims of the Holocaust. It undertakes a comprehensive comparison and contrast of this analysis with the experiences of individuals who have undergone colonization or enslavement. Through the utilization of numerous victim accounts and a diverse array of primary sources, the book departs from the conventional continuity thesis, which posits colonial intent as the sole determinant of victimization in relation to other historical instances of mass political violence. Instead, it focuses on examining the victim experience in its own terms, granting each constituent case study its unique characteristics. By acknowledging the distinct aspects of each group of victims, The Victims of Slavery, Colonization, and the Holocaust fosters a more enriching comparison of victim experience that recognizes the individuality of each group. This is an essential and groundbreaking volume for students of the Holocaust, genocide, and the history of mass political violence.

Weight: 446g
Dimension: 155 x 233 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472509970