The Avengers

A Jewish War Story

By Rich Cohen | Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

About the book

Riveting, poignant and uplifting, The Avengers is a powerful exploration of resistance and revenge, of courage and dedication, and an inside look at some of the intrepid individuals who fought against the Holocaust and the nazi occupation of Europe.

Rich Cohen, author of the acclaimed Tough Jews, again narrates a little-known episode of Jewish history, this time altering what we thought we knew about the Holocaust.

Abba Kovner, Vitka Kempner, Ruzka Korczak-comrades, lovers, friends. In the Lithuanian ghetto of Vilna, they were the heart of a breathtakingly courageous underground movement, and when the ghetto was liquidated, they fled to the forests and joined other partisans in continued sabotage and resistance.

Editions of The Avengers

Paperback
ISBN 9780375705298
AltFormat
ISBN 9780375405464
EBook
ISBN 9780804151207

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Riveting, poignant and uplifting, The Avengers is a powerful exploration of resistance and revenge, of courage and dedication, and an inside look at some of the intrepid individuals who fought against the Holocaust and the nazi occupation of Europe.

Rich Cohen, author of the acclaimed Tough Jews, again narrates a little-known episode of Jewish history, this time altering what we thought we knew about the Holocaust.

Abba Kovner, Vitka Kempner, Ruzka Korczak-comrades, lovers, friends. In the Lithuanian ghetto of Vilna, they were the heart of a breathtakingly courageous underground movement, and when the ghetto was liquidated, they fled to the forests and joined other partisans in continued sabotage and resistance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Avengers about?

Riveting, poignant and uplifting, The Avengers is a powerful exploration of resistance and revenge, of courage and dedication, and an inside look at some of the intrepid individuals who fought against the Holocaust and the nazi occupation of Europe.

Rich Cohen, author of the acclaimed Tough Jews, again narrates a little-known episode of Jewish history, this time altering what we thought we knew about the Holocaust.

Abba Kovner, Vitka Kempner, Ruzka Korczak-comrades, lovers, friends. In the Lithuanian ghetto of Vilna, they were the heart of a breathtakingly courageous underground movement, and when the ghetto was liquidated, they fled to the forests and joined other partisans in continued sabotage and resistance.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Avengers?

History and Archaeology > History > History: specific events and topics > Social and cultural history

Where can I read a sample of The Avengers?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780375705298

Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Avengers?

Rich Cohen

Who is the Publisher of the book The Avengers?

Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

The Avengers is available as paperback(ISBN 9780375705298) and altformat(ISBN 9780375405464) and ebook(ISBN 9780804151207)

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