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Human Smoke: The Beginnings of World War II, the End of Civilization - Nicholson Baker
Human Smoke: The Beginnings of World War II, the End of Civilization
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Bestselling author Nicholson Baker, recognized as one of the most dexterous and talented writers in America today, has created a compelling work of nonfiction bound to provoke discussion and controversy -- a wide-ranging, astonishingly fresh perspective on the political and social landscape that... show more
Bestselling author Nicholson Baker, recognized as one of the most dexterous and talented writers in America today, has created a compelling work of nonfiction bound to provoke discussion and controversy -- a wide-ranging, astonishingly fresh perspective on the political and social landscape that gave rise to World War II.Human Smoke delivers a closely textured, deeply moving indictment of the treasured myths that have romanticized much of the 1930s and '40s. Incorporating meticulous research and well-documented sources -- including newspaper and magazine articles, radio speeches, memoirs, and diaries -- the book juxtaposes hundreds of interrelated moments of decision, brutality, suffering, and mercy. Vivid glimpses of political leaders and their dissenters illuminate and examine the gradual, horrifying advance toward overt global war and Holocaust.Praised by critics and readers alike for his exquisitely observant eye and deft, inimitable prose, Baker has assembled a narrative within Human Smoke that unfolds gracefully, tragically, and persuasively. This is an unforgettable book that makes a profound impact on our perceptions of historical events and mourns the unthinkable loss humanity has borne at its own hand.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN: 9781416567844 (1416567844)
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Pages no: 576
Edition language: English
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Chris Blocker
Chris Blocker rated it
0.0 Human Smoke
There is a widely accepted philosophy that says history is written by the victor. I've always believed this to be true; naturally this has made me curious about some of the more time-honored events of the past. Specifically, I was quite curious about World War II: a world of liberation and salvation...
MEslaymaker
MEslaymaker rated it
A chronicle of obscure but important incidents leading up to World War II "incorporating meticulous research and well-documented sources, including newspaper and magazine articles, radio speeches, memoirs, and diaries, the book juxtaposes hundreds of related moments of decision, brutality, suffering...
MEslaymaker
MEslaymaker rated it
A chronicle of obscure but important incidents leading up to World War II "incorporating meticulous research and well-documented sources, including newspaper and magazine articles, radio speeches, memoirs, and diaries, the book juxtaposes hundreds of related moments of decision, brutality, suffering...
Clif's Book World
Clif's Book World rated it
3.0 Human Smoke: The Beginnings of World War II, the End of Civilization
This book consists of numerous and varied bits of trivial and unconnected stories from the time prior to and into the beginning of World War II. The stories appear in the book in strict chronological order. The author provides no discussion of context or connecting commentary. The stories speak f...
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