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Doris L. Bergen

War and Genocide: A Concise History of the Holocaust

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2002

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Essay Topics

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How do the case studies and personal accounts of civilians and minor historical figures support Bergen’s approach to studying the Holocaust? What makes these anecdotes valuable?

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Why does Bergen choose to examine details about Hitler’s personal life? What is the purpose of sharing details such as his love of animals and his uncreative artistic output? How does this inform her broader approach to Holocaust studies?

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Describe the role of photographs in this book. What purpose do they serve? Are they effective?

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