Jacob Frank Livres

The series Genocide and Mass Violence in the Age of Extremes wants to provide an interdisciplinary forum for research on mass violence and genocide during the "short" 20th century. It will highlight the role of state and non-state actors, the perspectives of perpetrators, victims, and bystanders, and put violent events of the Age of Extremes in a larger political, social, and most important, cultural context. Anthologies and monographs will provide academic and non-academic readers with a deep insight into and a better understanding for the reasons, the acts, and the consequences or mass violence and genocide from a global perspective. Titles of the series will be published in print and OPEN ACCESS. Advisory Board: Omer Bartov (Brown University) Wolfgang Benz (TU Berlin) Elissa Bemporad (Queens College, CUNY) Nida Kirmani (LUMS, Pakistan) Thomas K hne (Clark University) Michael Pfeifer (John and Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY) J rgen Zimmerer (University of Hamburg)

Focusing on the transformative effects of the First World War, this book explores how the conflict catalyzed Japan's emergence as a dominant power in East Asia while also inciting radicalization and social unrest post-1918. It highlights the nationalist movements in China and Korea, where calls for freedom and equality intensified among colonized populations. This concise introduction provides a comprehensive overview of the war's historical significance and its lasting impact on the region.

The analysis of the relationship between center and periphery is one of many theoretical approaches found in all fields of the Humanities. Looking at this special relationship from several disciplinary perspectives is an effective methodology for establishing connections between various fields of study. Consequently, the issue contains articles dealing with, among others, the Russian enterprise in Alaska, German polar exploration, gender in Islamic contexts in Europe, labor relations, ‘economic securitization’, cultural nationalism in Ghana, and Robert Rodriguez’s movie Machete . The historical perspective of cultural reception, the economic relationship between central and peripheral areas as well as the development of stereotypes as a consequence of the exchange between both areas are also part of the discussion. The first issue of Global Humanities therefore provides a broad outlook on the periphery-center relationship, giving the interested reader an insight into the different working fields of several disciplines within the Humanities. It furthermore can be considered an argument for strengthening interdisciplinary work in the future, highlighting the interconnectedness of history, literature, art, politics and many other disciplines.

With the end of the Second World War, all its violence, war crimes, and sufferings as well as the atomic threat of the Cold War period, societies began to gradually remember wars in a different way. The glorious or honorable element of the age of nationalism was transformed into a rather dunning one, while peace movements demanded an end of war itself. To analyze these changes and to show how war was remembered after the end of the Second World War, the present volume assembles the work of international specialists who deal with this particular question from different national and international perspectives. The contributions analyze the role of soldiers, perpetrators, and victims of different conflicts, including the Second World War. They show which motivational settings led to the erection of war memorials reflecting the values and historical traditions of the second half of the 20th and the 21st centuries. Thus, this interdisciplinary volume explores how war is commemorated and how its actors and victims are perceived around the globe.

Jacob Frank survived four Nazi concentration camps, including Dachau and the little-known Lipowa Labor Camp in Poland. His extraordinary skills as a tailor led him to head Heinrich Himmler's two-hundred-fifty-tailor operation, and put him into contact with such notorious SS officers as Eichmann, Gaeth, and Globocnik. An eyewitness to major Nazi operations and atrocities, Frank's intimate knowledge of beatings, torture, and murder brought him to Hamburg in 1974 to testify in the war crimes trial of Wolfgang Mohwinkel and other SS officers. Frank's account of his imprisonment at Lipowa details how factories operated within the labor camp system, the construction of Majdanek, and how he learned of mass shootings in nearby villages. The only survivor of his sixty-four-member family, Frank provides the only firsthand account in English of Lublin and the destruction of its Jewish quarter. Amid the horrors and everyday minutia of life under the Nazis, he reflects on the role of faith, the will to live, and the temptation of suicide. Frank also examines survivor guilt, Jewish identity, the psychology of victims and perpetrators, and the role of memory.

Offers the first modern research study in English to provide a history of the Amur, its genesis, its members and its activities in historical context from 1901-1945. Using original sources, Dr Jacob discusses the Amur Society as a key driving force in Japan's embrace of national expansion and analyses the effect of this ultra-nationalist secret society on Japanese history from before the Russo-Japanese War to the defeat of 1945.

Examining the evolution of Emma Goldman's views on the 1917 Russian Revolution, this book delves into her initial support for the revolution and the subsequent disillusionment with Bolshevist rule. It explores the reasons behind her shift from a defender of the revolution to a vocal critic of Bolshevism, highlighting the ideological conflicts and personal experiences that shaped her perspective. Through Goldman's journey, the book reveals broader themes of political idealism, individual freedom, and the complexities of revolutionary movements.

This book provides a rigorous analysis of Japanese war crimes during World War II, shedding light on the complexities of the Pacific War. It delves into the motivations behind the extreme mass violence committed during this period, offering readers a deeper understanding of the historical context and implications of these actions. Through its detailed exploration, the work challenges conventional narratives and encourages reflection on the moral and ethical dimensions of wartime behavior.

Exploring the multifaceted life of Emma Goldman, this collection of essays delves into her role as an anarchist activist who challenged inequalities and fought for freedom. It presents her transnational experiences and critiques of societal injustices, highlighting her revolutionary thoughts, particularly regarding the Russian Revolution. Additionally, the essays address her navigation of capitalist systems for survival and her challenges against gender norms as a female radical. This work provides a critical insight into Goldman's significant influence during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Focusing on the intercultural management strategies of the Society of Jesus in Japan and Peru during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, this book employs historical data from over 200 Jesuits analyzed through modern management theory. It highlights how Jesuit missionaries effectively expanded their influence in these regions. This interdisciplinary study not only explores the history of religious orders and European expansion but also offers valuable insights for contemporary managers seeking to develop successful intercultural strategies.