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Why the Germans? Why the Jews?

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This provocative analysis sheds new light on the historically unsettling questions of why the Germans targeted the Jews during the Holocaust. German historian Gotz Aly traces the prehistory of this atrocity from the 1800s to the Nazis' rise to power in 1933, revealing that German anti-Semitism was significantly driven by material concerns rather than solely by racist ideology or religious animosity. As Germany navigated the upheaval of the Industrial Revolution, the economic struggles of the majority contrasted sharply with the success of the Jewish minority, fostering envy and fear among Gentiles. Aly controversially argues that the roots of the Holocaust are intertwined with German aspirations for greater social equality. While redistributing wealth from the affluent to the impoverished was a commendable goal amid widespread poverty, the perception that the skilled, educated Jewish population held an unfair advantage fueled resentment. Aly's exploration of this complex social dynamic offers a new perspective on one of history's greatest crimes, promising to ignite debate for years to come.

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Why the Germans? Why the Jews?, Götz Aly

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2015
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Titolo
Why the Germans? Why the Jews?
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
2015
Formato
In brossura
Pagine
304
ISBN10
1250062640
ISBN13
9781250062642
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This provocative analysis sheds new light on the historically unsettling questions of why the Germans targeted the Jews during the Holocaust. German historian Gotz Aly traces the prehistory of this atrocity from the 1800s to the Nazis' rise to power in 1933, revealing that German anti-Semitism was significantly driven by material concerns rather than solely by racist ideology or religious animosity. As Germany navigated the upheaval of the Industrial Revolution, the economic struggles of the majority contrasted sharply with the success of the Jewish minority, fostering envy and fear among Gentiles. Aly controversially argues that the roots of the Holocaust are intertwined with German aspirations for greater social equality. While redistributing wealth from the affluent to the impoverished was a commendable goal amid widespread poverty, the perception that the skilled, educated Jewish population held an unfair advantage fueled resentment. Aly's exploration of this complex social dynamic offers a new perspective on one of history's greatest crimes, promising to ignite debate for years to come.