Essays and Research Papers on Holocaust Studies

A paper which looks at the relationship between the social and economic condition of Germany after the First World War, the theories of Social Darwinism and eugenics, and the ways in which these theories correlated with Hitler’s view of Germany’s future as the home of the Aryan master-race. Bibliography lists 3 sources

This 8 page paper explores Stephen Spender's reflections of nazi persecution of homosexuals in his book, The Temple. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

(5 pp) Four years after 2,400 people were killed in the bombing of Pearl Harbor; it has been estimated that 240,000 Japanese were killed in the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Yet the bombing of Nagasaki did not occur until three days after Hiroshima. This discussion will examine the events of that particular ...

This 14 page paper discusses how and why Hitler wanted to destroy all non-Aryans. Furthermore, this paper reveals that not just Jews were victims but other people and nationalities as well. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5 page report discusses Hitler’s infamous “Mein Kampf,” written between 1924-27. In it, he outlined his policies for the future as he told how he had evolved. In it, it is clear that he always believed himself to be a man of great talent, whether as an artist or architect or the leader of his political party. For ...

A 5 page paper which examines the story "Schindler's List" by Thomas Keneally. The paper presents a brief examination of setting, plot, characters, point of view, themes, images, and symbols. No additional sources cited.

5 pages in length. The Holocaust may have ended decades ago, however, the horrific memories continue to reverberate throughout the world. Eli Rosenbaum is one man who has dedicated both his personal and professional life to prosecuting those involved with the war crimes. Appointed in 1995 as director of the Office of ...

It seems reasonable that a government that includes a Foreign Ministry would rely on that office to determine foreign policy. This was not true of Germany in the years between 1933 and 1939. This 16 page paper argues that Hitler brought with him his own beliefs concerning the interaction between nations. He implemented policies congruent with his ...

A five page paper which looks at the purpose of the Nuremberg trials, the concept of war crimes, and the way in which the ethical issues raised at Nuremberg are relevant in other areas of society. Bibliography lists 4 sources

A 6 page paper which discusses how Anne Frank, in "The Diary of Anne Frank," demonstrates growth and maturity as the text progresses. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the question of advanced knowledge of the crimes against the European Jews before the United States became involved in WWII. Wymann, Gilbert, Laquer, and Novick's books are compared and contrasted on this point, conclusions are drawn and examples given which tend to indicate that the US did have knowledge. ...

A 5 page paper which examines Primo Levi's book "Survival in Auschwitz" and discusses how the prisoners survived, the German's plans for destruction of people, the ability of Levi to survive and his guilt at surviving. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page report discusses the daily life of one German man in Germany, Victor Klemperer, in the years lead to and during the years of World War II. Klemperer was born into a Jewish family but converted to Christianity at a young age. He was also married to a “fully-blooded Aryan.” However, in the eyes of the Nazis he was ...

A 40 page research paper that discusses in detail the theories that have been formulated to explain the participation of the ordinary German soldier in the Holocaust, the extent of this participation and the possible reasons that have been proposed to explain the willingness of ordinary Germans to follow the orders that resulted in genocide. ...

9 pages in length. Hitler firmly believed that the white race was created to dominate over all others. In an attempt to annihilate those considered unworthy of such privileges afforded only to Caucasians, Hitler proceeded to extinguish anyone who was not to his ethnic liking. The Jews suffered most at the hands ...

9 pages. This analytical paper will answer the question: In what ways did the Holocaust unite or divide the Jewish community? This question undoubtedly evokes innumerable responses from society in general, but within these pages we analyze a number of sources to arrive at the answer to the question. The Holocaust was undoubtedly ...

This paper examines the reasons why the Nazi party, under the leadership of Adolf Hitler during the 1930s and 1940s, saw fit to exterminate Jews from Germany and other provinces, a plan called "The Final Solution." While the paper does examines concentration camps and murder by the S.S., it more closely details the reasons why ...

A paper which looks at the way in which Hitler changed his political strategies after the failed putsch of 1923, and the use which he made of propaganda combined with state terrorism to achieve his aims. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

6 pages in length. Andre Schwarz-Bart's "The Last of the Just: A Novel" eloquently and sensitively spells out the historical struggles Jews have faced throughout the centuries. Presented as neither a cult of martyrdom nor a collection of religious saints, Schwarz-Bart portrays the Jews and their myriad social, political and economic challenges as ...

This 5 page paper discusses the uprising of the Jews. Also discussed are similarities between this event and the biblical story of David and Goliath. Bibliogrpahy lists 5 sources.

A five page paper which looks at the Golden Age of the Austrian empire, as described in Zweig's The World of Yesterday, and considers the effect which Nazism and the World Wars had on Austrian culture, and the Jews in particular.

5 pages in length. Freud’s explanation to the events depicted in Primo Levi’s “Survival in Auschwitz: The Nazi Assault on Humanity,” based upon his “Civilization and Its Discontents,” illustrates just how integrated the concepts of aggression and individualism are entrenched within the human species. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper discusses the Holocaust from the perspective of those who carried out the horrifying atrocities. Furthermore, this paper explores how such an event was explicable historically. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper talks about Heinrich Boll's novel 'Billiards at half-past Nine,' --- it gives a character sketch on the main character in the novel, Robert Faehmel. This paper has one source cited.

This 6 page paper considers what medical research was undertaken on unwilling victims by the Nazi’s. This included experiments with hypothermia, sterilisation, amputations and the treatments of wounds as well as poisons, drugs and experiments on twins. The writer then considers how this data is seen and used in today’s society. The bibliography cites 7 ...