In the Shadow of Auschwitz

The Polish Government-in-exile and the Jews, 1939-1942

By David Engel | Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press

About the book

The announcement in December 1942 by the Polish government-in-exile that the Germans were attempting to exterminate all Jews in Poland came after much information had reached the West through other sources. The Polish government’s action and inaction in releasing the information was the result of the complex weighing by the government’s concept of its obligations to the Jewish citizens of Poland.

Originally published in 1987.

A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

Editions of In the Shadow of Auschwitz

Hardcover
ISBN 9780807817377
Paperback
ISBN 9780807865361
EBook
ISBN 9781469619576
PDF
ISBN 9798890886675

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The announcement in December 1942 by the Polish government-in-exile that the Germans were attempting to exterminate all Jews in Poland came after much information had reached the West through other sources. The Polish government’s action and inaction in releasing the information was the result of the complex weighing by the government’s concept of its obligations to the Jewish citizens of Poland.

Originally published in 1987.

A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

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What is In the Shadow of Auschwitz about?

The announcement in December 1942 by the Polish government-in-exile that the Germans were attempting to exterminate all Jews in Poland came after much information had reached the West through other sources. The Polish government’s action and inaction in releasing the information was the result of the complex weighing by the government’s concept of its obligations to the Jewish citizens of Poland.

Originally published in 1987.

A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in In the Shadow of Auschwitz?

History and Archaeology > History > History: specific events and topics > Genocide and ethnic cleansing > The Holocaust

Where can I read a sample of In the Shadow of Auschwitz?

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How long is In the Shadow of Auschwitz and how many pages does it have?

In the Shadow of Auschwitz has 352 page(s)

Who is/are the Author/s of the book In the Shadow of Auschwitz?

David Engel

Who is the Publisher of the book In the Shadow of Auschwitz?

The University of North Carolina Press

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In the Shadow of Auschwitz is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807817377) and paperback(ISBN 9780807865361) and ebook(ISBN 9781469619576) and pdf(ISBN 9798890886675)

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