Tragedy at Évian by Tony Matthews - ISBN: 9781922387356
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A failed 1938 conference sealed the fate of Europe’s Jews.

Tragedy at Évian

How the World Allowed Hitler to Proceed with the Holocaust

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    456 pages

  • Release Date

    2 September 2020

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Summary

In July 1938, the United States, Great Britain, and thirty other nations participated in a vital conference at Évian-les-Bains, France, to discuss the persecution and possible emigration of European Jews, specifically those caught under the anvil of Nazi atrocities. However, most of those nations rejected the pleas then being made by the Jewish communities, thus condemning them to the Holocaust.

There is no doubt that the Évian conference was a critical turning point in world history.…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781922387356
ISBN-10:1922387355
Author:Tony Matthews
Publisher:Big Sky Publishing
Imprint:Big Sky Publishing
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:456
Release Date:2 September 2020
Weight:690g
Dimensions:153mm x 234mm
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Tragedy at Évian by Tony Matthews - ISBN: 9781922387356
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About The Author

Tony Matthews

Tony Matthews is a Welsh–Australian historian and author who has devoted his career to uncovering the hidden stories of Australia’s past. Since migrating in 1972, he has written nearly 40 books, including best-selling regional histories and gripping true crime anthologies, and produced more than a dozen documentaries for the ABC and Seven Network, as well as hundreds of radio programs.

Born in Swansea, Wales, and educated at Clevedon College, Tony travelled widely before settling in Australia to pursue his lifelong passion for history. His first book was published in 1986, with many titles since achieving strong sales—most notably Crosses: Australian Soldiers in the Great War, which remained on Queensland bestseller lists for 13 consecutive weeks.

Renowned for his meticulous research and accessible storytelling, Tony brings history to life through compelling narratives and unforgettable characters. His colonial true crime books have been serialised on radio and praised for their vivid, dramatic flair.

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