Leibee, John
El Holocausto Rosa
- ISBN 13:
- 9788413526058
- author:
- Leibee, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Los Libros de la Catarata
- language:
- Spanish
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 285
- Dimensions:
- 21.8 x 15 x 2.8 centimetres (0.2
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Holocausto Rosa: A Hidden Chapter in Nazi History The term "Holocausto Rosa" refers to the persecution of homosexuals by the Third Reich. In the Nazi concentration camps, the pink triangle (rosa Winkel in German) was used as a symbol to mark gay men. Despite extensive study of this period, the repression of this group remains a largely unknown aspect of Nazi horror. The victims faced a unique and devastating form of persecution, suffering not only at the hands of their captors but also from their fellow prisoners and, in many cases, their own families. This double or triple assault contributed to their isolation and silence. The trauma inflicted by torture and betrayal led to a staggering number of cases, with 100,000 reported, including 60,000 imprisoned and over 10,000 deported to concentration camps. Author Ricard Huerta brings this hidden chapter to light in his work, shedding new light on a dark period in history.