Bøker av Doris L. Bergen

Examining one of the defining events of the twentieth century, Doris L. Bergen situates the Holocaust in its historical, political, social, cultural, and military contexts. Including firsthand accounts from perpetrators, victims, and eyewitnesses, her book is immediate, human, and eminently readable.

Protestant pastors and Catholic priests served as chaplains in Hitler's military. What role did Christian chaplains play in Nazi crimes? Drawing on a wide array of sources this book offers insight into how Christian clergy served the cause of genocide, sometimes eagerly, sometimes reluctantly, even unknowingly, but always loyally.

In examining one of the defining events of the 20th century, Bergen situates the Holocaust in its historical, political, social, cultural, and military contexts. In addition, this history discusses not only the persecution of the Jews, but also other segments of society victimized by the Nazis.