The destruction of Jewish cemeteries in Poland / Krzysztof Bielawski ; translated by Richard Bialy.

Author/creator Bielawski, Krzysztof, 1972- author.
Other author Biały, Richard, translator.
Format Book
PublicationBrookline, MA : Academic Studies Press, 2024.
Copyright Date©2024
Description248 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subjects

Uniform titleZaglada cementarzy żydowskich. English
SeriesPolish studies
Polish studies (Academic Studies Press) ^A1476734
Contents Foreword -- Introduction -- The destruction of Jewish cemeteries -- Jewish cemeteries in Poland before 1939 -- The destruction of Jewish cemeteries in the territory of current-day Poland, 1933-1945. Cemeteries during the Third Reich ; Destruction, desecration, and administration of property in areas conquered by the Third Reich ; Destruction as a result of military operations ; Participation by local populations in the destruction of cemeteries, 1939-1945 -- The destruction of cemeteries after 1945. The role of the Polish State as Legislator ; Practical actions by the State related to the destruction of cemeteries ; State policy regarding Jewish cemeteries after 1989 ; Participation of the local population in the destruction of cemeteries after 1945 ; Archeological operations in Jewish cemeteries -- The destruction of cemeteries as perceived by the Jews -- The reactions of Poles to the destruction of cemeteries -- Jewish initiatives to protect cemeteries -- Summary
Abstract The Destruction of Jewish Cemeteries in Poland offers a comprehensive examination of the history of Jewish cemeteries in Poland, shedding light on an overlooked aspect of Holocaust history. Beginning with the settlement of Jewish communities in Poland, the book covers the establishment and subsequent destruction of over 1,200 Jewish cemeteries within the country's present borders. Krzysztof Bielawski draws on meticulous research and firsthand experience to explore the complex dynamics behind the destruction, exposing the roles played by various actors. Through a detailed analysis of texts, iconographic sources, and archival materials, the book not only documents the destruction but also seeks to identify the perpetrators, challenging common misconceptions and offering a nuanced perspective on this dark chapter in history -- adapted from Amazon
General noteTranslation of Zaglada cementarzy żydowskich published by Amsterdam : Wiez in 2020
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages [216]-233) and indexes
ISBN9798887196107
ISBN9798887195698 hardcover
ISBNadobe electronic book
ISBNelectronic publication