The Safe House Down Under (Paperback)

Anna Rosenbaum

ISBN 10: 1906165564 / ISBN 13: 9781906165567

Editore: Peter Lang Ltd, Witney, 2017

Paperback. After the demise of Czechoslovakia in March 1939, the Jewish population fell victim to Nazi persecution. Hoping to find a safe haven elsewhere in the world, some Czechoslovak Jews turned to Australia to seek refuge. This book focuses on their struggles to survive in life-threatening situations and their efforts to reach the safety of the distant continent.Although the German occupation of Czechoslovakia has been a subject of extensive academic debate, the role of the Australian government in this international event has thus far not been examined. This book evaluates the impact on Australia of policies pursued by Europes leading politicians with regard to Czechoslovakia that ultimately failed to prevent the outbreak of the Second World War.Central to the book is a discussion of Australias policy towards the admission of Jewish refugees from Czechoslovakia. Drawing on archival sources as well as original interviews conducted with former refugees from Czechoslovakia, the author offers insights into the lives and experiences of these Jewish refugees down under. At the same time, the book sheds light on Australias involvement in one of the defining moments of the twentieth century. After the fall of Czechoslovakia in 1939, some Czechoslovak Jews turned to Australia to seek refuge from Nazi persecution. Based on archival sources and original interviews, this book offers insights into the experiences of Jewish refugees down under and sheds light on Australias involvement in one of the defining moments of the twentieth century. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9781906165567

Riassunto:

After the demise of Czechoslovakia in March 1939, the Jewish population fell victim to Nazi persecution. Hoping to find a safe haven elsewhere in the world, some Czechoslovak Jews turned to Australia to seek refuge. This book focuses on their struggles to survive in life-threatening situations and their efforts to reach the safety of the distant continent.

Although the German occupation of Czechoslovakia has been a subject of extensive academic debate, the role of the Australian government in this international event has thus far not been examined. This book evaluates the impact on Australia of policies pursued by Europe’s leading politicians with regard to Czechoslovakia that ultimately failed to prevent the outbreak of the Second World War.

Central to the book is a discussion of Australia’s policy towards the admission of Jewish refugees from Czechoslovakia. Drawing on archival sources as well as original interviews conducted with former refugees from Czechoslovakia, the author offers insights into the lives and experiences of these Jewish refugees down under. At the same time, the book sheds light on Australia’s involvement in one of the defining moments of the twentieth century.

Informazioni sull'autore:

Anna Rosenbaum holds a PhD from the Department of Hebrew, Biblical and Jewish Studies at the University of Sydney.

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Titolo: The Safe House Down Under (Paperback)
Casa editrice: Peter Lang Ltd, Witney
Data di pubblicazione: 2017
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: new