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  • The Fall of The Berlin Wall

    Jeff Hay

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Dec. 4, 2009)
    A history of the 103-mile wall between East and West Germany discusses its geopolitical ramifications, its representation of the struggle between Soviet communism and American capitalism, and the internal and external pressures that led to its dismantling.
  • The Holocaust

    Jeff Hay

    eBook (Greenhaven Press, June 6, 2014)
    The Genocide and Persecution series offers readers a multitude of perspectives, allowing for a more nuanced understanding of these complex and horrific periods in world history; each volume is an anthology of previously published materials on acts of geno; Title explores genocide and persecution of the European Jews and others during World War II including: historical background on the systematic, state-sponsored murder and persecution by the Nazi regime; controversies surrounding the Holocaust; including race superiority, threats to the German community; and personal narratives by those impacted directly or indirectly by the Holocaust.; The histories of nations across the globe are marked by dark periods of mass murder, brutal repression, and unrelenting persecution. Remembering and understanding such incidents is vitally important. The Genocide and Persecution series offers students and other readers a multitude of perspectives, allowing for a more nuanced understanding of these complex and horrific periods in world history.Each volume is an anthology of previously published materials on acts of genocide, crimes against humanity, and other instances of extreme persecution. Individual volumes address an event or series of events in a nation, region, or people’s history, and include historical background, writings about the relevant issues and controversies, and first-person narratives. By providing primary sources, as well as analysis of crucial issues, these volumes help develop critical thinking skills and encourage global connections; they also support key curriculum standards in a variety of areas, including history, English language arts and social science. The text is enhanced by an annotated table of contents; a foreword written by an expert in the field of genocide studies; a chronology; detailed illustrations and photographs; features for classroom use, including analytical exercises, writing prompts, and group activities; a glossary; an annotated list of organizations to contact; an annotated list of reports, treaties, resolutions, and judicial decisions; a bibliography; and a comprehensive subject index.Those who study genocide, crimes against humanity, and persecution struggle to comprehend and explain the enormity and brutality of such acts. The Genocide and Persecution series explores events from many angles, equipping readers with the tools to achieve a greater understanding of these atrocities.
  • The Holocaust

    Jeff Hay

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, June 6, 2014)
    The Genocide and Persecution series offers readers a multitude of perspectives, allowing for a more nuanced understanding of these complex and horrific periods in world history; each volume is an anthology of previously published materials on acts of geno; Title explores genocide and persecution of the European Jews and others during World War II including: historical background on the systematic, state-sponsored murder and persecution by the Nazi regime; controversies surrounding the Holocaust; including r; The histories of nations across the globe are marked by dark periods of mass murder, brutal repression, and unrelenting persecution. Remembering and understanding such incidents is vitally important. The Genocide and Persecution series offers students and
  • The Munich Olympics Massacre

    Jeff Hay

    Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, March 25, 2014)
    This series provides multiple views of momentous events in recent history; each book helps readers develop critical thinking skills, increase global awareness, and enhance their understanding of international perspectives about historic events.; Perspectives on Modern World History: The Munich Olympics Massacre examines the historical background of the Munich Olympics Massacre as well as the controversies surrounding the event and personal narratives from the people who were there.; Using primary and secondary sources, each volume provides background information on a significant event in modern world history, presents the controversies surrounding the event, and offers first-person narratives from people who lived through or were imp
  • Argentina

    Jeff Hay

    (Greenhaven Press, June 20, 2014)
    The Genocide and Persecution series offers readers a multitude of perspectives, allowing for a more nuanced understanding of these complex and horrific periods in world history; each volume is an anthology of previously published materials on acts of geno; This title examines the so-called Dirty War conducted by Argentina's military government against its own citizens in the 1970s and 1980s in which tens of thousands were allegedly targeted for persecution. It offers: historical background on the events as; The histories of nations across the globe are marked by dark periods of mass murder, brutal repression, and unrelenting persecution. Remembering and understanding such incidents is vitally important. The Genocide and Persecution series offers students and
  • The Munich Olympics Massacre

    Jeff Hay

    eBook (Greenhaven Press, March 25, 2014)
    This series provides multiple views of momentous events in recent history; each book helps readers develop critical thinking skills, increase global awareness, and enhance their understanding of international perspectives about historic events.; Perspectives on Modern World History: The Munich Olympics Massacre examines the historical background of the Munich Olympics Massacre as well as the controversies surrounding the event and personal narratives from the people who were there.; Using primary and secondary sources, each volume provides background information on a significant event in modern world history, presents the controversies surrounding the event, and offers first-person narratives from people who lived through or were impacted by the event. All volumes in the series include an annotated table of contents, a world map, a chronology, a glossary of key terms, a bibliography, and a subject index.
  • Tibet

    Jeff Hay

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, March 25, 2014)
    The Genocide and Persecution series offers readers a multitude of perspectives, allowing for a more nuanced understanding of these complex and horrific periods in world history; each volume is an anthology of previously published materials on acts of geno; This title explores decades of conflict and violence in Tibet and the acts of genocide and crimes against humanity that have resulted, offering: Historical background on the years of conflict; an examination of the controversies surrounding this conflict,; The histories of nations across the globe are marked by dark periods of mass murder, brutal repression, and unrelenting persecution. Remembering and understanding such incidents is vitally important. The Genocide and Persecution series offers students and
  • The Vietnam War

    Jeff T. Hay

    Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Jan. 31, 2004)
    An alphabetical presentation of definitions and descriptions of terms and events of the Vietnam War.
  • Cambodia

    Jeff Hay

    eBook (Greenhaven Press, Jan. 14, 2013)
    The Genocide and Persecution series offers readers a multitude of perspectives, allowing for a more nuanced understanding of these complex and horrific periods in world history; each volume is an anthology of previously published materials on acts of geno; Title explores genocide and persecution in Cambodia, including the historical/cultural background of the Cambodian genocide, including the rise of the Khmer Rouge; issues surrounding events such as US involvement in Vietnam and Cambodia and attempts to bring Khmer Rouge perpetrators to justice; and personal narratives from people touched by the events including Cambodian survivors of the genocide and American and British journalists who fled the country as the genocide began.; The histories of nations across the globe are marked by dark periods of mass murder, brutal repression, and unrelenting persecution. Remembering and understanding such incidents is vitally important. The Genocide and Persecution series offers students and other readers a multitude of perspectives, allowing for a more nuanced understanding of these complex and horrific periods in world history.Each volume is an anthology of previously published materials on acts of genocide, crimes against humanity, and other instances of extreme persecution. Individual volumes address an event or series of events in a nation, region, or people’s history, and include historical background, writings about the relevant issues and controversies, and first-person narratives. By providing primary sources, as well as analysis of crucial issues, these volumes help develop critical thinking skills and encourage global connections; they also support key curriculum standards in a variety of areas, including history, English language arts and social science. The text is enhanced by an annotated table of contents; a foreword written by an expert in the field of genocide studies; a chronology; detailed illustrations and photographs; features for classroom use, including analytical exercises, writing prompts, and group activities; a glossary; an annotated list of organizations to contact; an annotated list of reports, treaties, resolutions, and judicial decisions; a bibliography; and a comprehensive subject index.Those who study genocide, crimes against humanity, and persecution struggle to comprehend and explain the enormity and brutality of such acts. The Genocide and Persecution series explores events from many angles, equipping readers with the tools to achieve a greater understanding of these atrocities.
  • The People's Republic of China

    Jeff Hay

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Oct. 26, 2012)
    The Genocide and Persecution series offers readers a multitude of perspectives, allowing for a more nuanced understanding of these complex and horrific periods in world history; each volume is an anthology of previously published materials on acts of geno; This title explores genocide and persecution in the People's Republic of China, including the historical/cultural background of events from the rise of the communist People's Republic of China in 1949 to the present. Issues surrounding events such as Chin; The histories of nations across the globe are marked by dark periods of mass murder, brutal repression, and unrelenting persecution. Remembering and understanding such incidents is vitally important. The Genocide and Persecution series offers students and
  • Cambodia

    Jeff Hay

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Jan. 14, 2013)
    The Genocide and Persecution series offers readers a multitude of perspectives, allowing for a more nuanced understanding of these complex and horrific periods in world history; each volume is an anthology of previously published materials on acts of geno; Title explores genocide and persecution in Cambodia, including the historical/cultural background of the Cambodian genocide, including the rise of the Khmer Rouge; issues surrounding events such as US involvement in Vietnam and Cambodia and attempts to br; The histories of nations across the globe are marked by dark periods of mass murder, brutal repression, and unrelenting persecution. Remembering and understanding such incidents is vitally important. The Genocide and Persecution series offers students and
  • The Arab-Israeli Six-Day War

    Jeff Hay

    eBook (Greenhaven Press, Dec. 28, 2012)
    This series provides multiple views of momentous events in recent history; each book helps readers develop critical thinking skills, increase global awareness, and enhance their understanding of international perspectives about historic events.; This title explores the 1967 Six-Day War between Israel and several neighboring Arab nations, offering background information on the events leading up and during the war; varying views on the controversies surrounding the war and its aftermath, including whether Israel should hold on to the post-1967 borders and the impact of the postwar occupations; and personal narratives from Israeli, Palestinian, and other perspectives.; Using primary and secondary sources, each volume provides background information on a significant event in modern world history, presents the controversies surrounding the event, and offers first-person narratives from people who lived through or were impacted by the event. All volumes in the series include an annotated table of contents, a world map, a chronology, a glossary of key terms, a bibliography, and a subject index.