A Place in History: Auschwitz

by Sean Sheehan

Examines the hiatory of Auschwitz concentration camp and how it was used to further the Nazi policies towards the Jews during the Holocaust, and describes how Auschwitz is remembered today.

Genres: History

48 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2011

Reviews

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Place in History series looks at some of the most famous and iconic sites in modern history. The books in this series also explore the wider history of the particular era or event with which each site is linked, be it World War II, the Cold War, the Holocaust, or the War on Terror. A Place in History: Auschwitz by Sean Sheehan examines the history of the infamous Nazi death camp-how it came to be built and how it was used. I have already read quite a few books including personal accounts of many who had been incarcerated at Auschwitz. The book places the story of Auschwitz in the wider context of the Holocaust, explaining the origins of Nazi policies towards the Jews and describing the ghettos, the mass shootings, and the network of death camps in occupied Poland. In conclusion, it shows how Auschwitz is remembered today. Even though it is a relatively short book, I did learn some new facts about Auschwitz that I didn't already know. I'll have to find and read additional books in this series.

[Leo Margetts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even tough this book is one of the saddest I have ever read I will still rate it a five star because of the information it gives you. This book would not be suitable for people aged under nine years old.

[Melydely · Rating 5 out of 5]

Auschwitz by Sean Sheehan was very informative, and it taught me a lot of things about the Holocaust, about the Final Solution, the building of Auschwitz, and the profit it made for Germany.

I recommend this book to young historians everywhere.

[Morgan Duplechin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was very informative and interesting. There was plenty of information and I learned a lot while reading this book.