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Book SynopsisThe first comprehensive history of ethnic cleansing in the making of modern Europe, a process that involved the murder and forced migration of tens of millions of people. "An excellent study, vitally necessary for all those who want to understand the horrors of ethnic cleansing."—John Weiss.
Trade ReviewLieberman's narrative of the development of ethnic cleansing is convincing, objective, and readable . . . an outstanding book that needs to be read by all who want to understand the ethnic violence of the modern world. -- Hunt Tooley
A convincing analysis. . . . Highly recommended for students of European History and the general reader. -- Cathie Carmichael
An excellent study. . . . Lieberman illuminates with great skill and keen analysis. -- John Weiss
A convincing argument. . . . [Lieberman] is to be commended for his knowledge of so many cases of ethnically driven violence. * Publishers Weekly *
Compelling. . . . The only hope for an end to this terrible march of horrors is for people to understand and acknowledge it. -- Deborah E. Lipstadt, Emory University; author of Denying the Holocaust * The Weekly Standard *
If history can aid reconciliation by revealing atrocities, then Lieberman has certainly done more than his fair share with this book. -- Noah Strote * Forward *
Lieberman weaves a well-argued narrative around competing themes of nationalism, war, and ethnic cleansing. * CHOICE *
Raises several important issues in order to impose some analytic rigor. -- Kurt Jonassohn * American Historical Review *
Lieberman argues persuasively . . . [and] writes about one of the least reported instances of ethnic cleansing in modern history. -- Adam LeBor * Nation *
The analysis and detail make this an important book on an uncharted topic. -- MND * Jewish Book World *
Convincing analysis. . . . [An] important, well-written book. -- Hal Elliott Wert * Journal of Military History *
It does something original, and actually quite brave. . . . Lieberman's study is highly lucid and accessible. * Journal of Genocide Research *
Quite suitable for advanced undergraduate or graduate courses. Offers a reliable narrative and the author's approach can generate passionate debate. * The Historian *
Terrible Fate comprehensively illustrates the history of ethnic cleansing in a Europe with extensively shifting borders. . . . Lieberman draws effectively on consular dispatches, newspaper reports, and memoirs to convey cruel realities. * Holocaust and Genocide Studies *
