The Holocaust transports you back to a time when the Nazis declared war on the Jewish people. Learn about the rise of Adolf Hitler, the violence and brutality of the Holocaust, and the men and women who became the victims of Hitler's evil. Packed with first-hand accounts including interviews, official speeches, poems and letters, Lost Words lets you experience the past through the words of the people who helped make history. Powerful and insightful, the Lost Words series provides an intimate perspective on life through a difficult period in history. Combining popular culture excerpts with primary-source material such as interviews with people who were actually there, official enquiries into events and letters to friends and relatives, these books offer a first-hand account of life during history's hardest times. The hardships, tragedies and survival stories of each period are described in vivid and authentic detail. A must-buy for all history enthusiasts who want to know how things really were.

 

This book is part of a book series called Lost Words .

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2012 by Octopus Publishing Group .

This book has the following chapters: Introduction 4-7 Chapter 1 Early History: Origins of the Holocaust 8-11 Chapter 2 Build Up: Rise of the Nazis 12-17 Chapter 3 The Crisis Deepens: Into War 18-23 Chapter 4 Climax & Aftermath: The Final Solution 24-31 Chapter 5 Popular Culture: The Holocaust in the Media 32-35 Chapter 6 Latest Developments: The Story Today 36-39 Chapter 7 Major Figures 40-43 Glossary 44-45 Index 46-47 Acknowledgements 48