In the immediate aftermath of the Second World War, the emotional landscape of post-war Europe was profoundly shaped by the intertwined notions of retribution and physical revenge, particularly for Holocaust survivors. While much scholarly attention has focused on extra-legal purges in post-war Europe, the experiences of individual Polish Jews have largely been overlooked.
addresses this critical gap, exploring the particular journey of Polish Jews as they navigated the complexities of their post-conflict realities. Katarzyna Person examines how these individuals not only confronted their traumatic pasts but also actively contributed to the reconstruction of their communities.
sheds light on connections to pre-war homelands as expressions of integration and exclusion.
By:
Katarzyna Person
Imprint: University of Toronto Press
Country of Publication: Canada
Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 159mm,
Spine: 15mm
Weight: 400g
ISBN: 9781487562618
ISBN 10: 1487562616
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 29 October 2025
Audience:
College/higher education
,
Professional and scholarly
,
Primary
,
Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Acknowledgments Introduction 1. “He Wept and We Didn’t”: Liberation, Revenge, and a Survivor’s Return 2. Holocaust Survivors and State Courts 3. Jewish Civic Court in Poland 4. Polish Jews and Germany as the Site of Revenge 5. Justice and Migrations Notes Bibliography Index
Katarzyna Person is a historian of the Holocaust and the deputy director of the Warsaw Ghetto Museum.
