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Author:

Langbein, Hermann, 1912-1995.

Title:

Against all hope : resistance in the Nazi concentration camps, 1938-1945 / Hermann Langbein ; translated by Harry Zohn.

Publisher:

Continuum,

Copyright Date:

1996

Description:

vi, 502 p. ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Anti-Nazi movement--Germany.
Concentration camps--Germany.
Germany--Politics and government--1933-1945.
Concentration camps--Psychological aspects.
Verzet.
Concentratiekampen.
Tweede Wereldoorlog.

Other Titles:

--nicht wie die Schafe zur Schlachtbank. English

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 467-483) and index.

Contents:

The conditions -- The concentration camps from 1938-1945 -- The self-government of the inmates -- The battle between reds and greens -- What is meant by resistance? -- Sources and critique of sources -- Different conditions and changed goals -- The actors -- The Germans in the resistance -- The role of the Communists -- Social democrats in the resistance -- The special role of the Austrians -- The Poles -- The Russians -- Other ethnic groups -- Groups in a special position -- The actions -- The saving of lives -- Against the inhumanity of the system -- Breaking out of the isolation -- Escapes as lifesavers -- Resistance and rebellion -- Sabotage -- Resisting demoralization -- The end -- The end is in sight -- The liberation of the concentration camps -- A personal word in conclusion.

ISBN:

9780826409409 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0826409407 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN:

96026974

Locations:

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

CXPC586 -- Keck Memorial Library (Wapello)