Anton Weiss-Wendt Knihy

The study delves into the complex involvement of Estonians in the Holocaust, highlighting a stark contrast between the country’s reputation for minority rights and the participation of some ethnic Estonians in the murder of thousands of Jews. Weiss-Wendt explores the motivations behind this cooperation with Nazi forces, suggesting that while the actions were voluntary, the underlying reasons differed among individuals. This examination sheds light on a dark chapter of Estonia's history, revealing the nuances of local complicity in the genocide.

The book explores the transformation of genocide from a legal term to a tool for political discourse during the Cold War. Weiss-Wendt conducts a comparative analysis of U.S. and Soviet rhetoric, revealing the disparity between their moral claims and actual humanitarian efforts. This examination highlights how both superpowers utilized the concept of genocide in international propaganda, emphasizing the complexities of moral posturing in the context of global politics.

"This book provides a bold examination of the political use of history in contemporary Russia. Anton Weiss-Wendt argues that history is yet another discipline misappropriated by the Kremlin for the purpose of rallying the population"--Back cover