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Salonica: City of Ghosts: Christians, Muslims, and Jews 1430-1950

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By Mark Mazower

Salonica was once a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, home to a diverse population of Christians, Muslims, and Jews. But in the 20th century, the city's Jewish community was decimated by the Holocaust, and its Muslim population was largely expelled. Today, Salonica is a shadow of its former self, a city haunted by its past.

In his book Salonica: City of Ghosts, Mark Mazower tells the fascinating and tragic story of this city's rise and fall. Mazower draws on a wealth of archival research to bring to life the people who lived in Salonica, from the wealthy Jewish merchants to the poor Muslim laborers. He also explores the city's complex political and religious history, from its Ottoman past to its annexation by Greece in 1912.

Salonica, City of Ghosts: Christians, Muslims and Jews 1430-1950

by Mark Mazower

4.5 out of 5

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Salonica: City of Ghosts is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Balkans, the Holocaust, or the Jewish experience. It is a powerful and moving account of a city that was once a beacon of tolerance and diversity, but which was ultimately destroyed by hatred and violence.

Praise for Salonica: City of Ghosts

"A masterpiece of historical writing. Mazower has written a book that is both deeply moving and intellectually stimulating. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Balkans, the Holocaust, or the Jewish experience." - Timothy Snyder, author of Bloodlands: Europe Between Hitler and Stalin

"A brilliant and deeply moving account of a city that was once a vibrant center of Jewish life and culture. Mazower tells the story of Salonica's rise and fall with great skill and compassion. This is a book that will stay with you long after you finish it." - David Kertzer, author of The Pope and Mussolini

"A must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Holocaust. Mazower's account of the destruction of Salonica's Jewish community is both heartbreaking and illuminating. This is a book that will help us to understand the horrors of the past and to prevent them from happening again." - Michael Berenbaum, director of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

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About the Author

Mark Mazower is a professor of history at Columbia University. He is the author of several books, including The Balkans: A Short History and Hitler's Empire: Nazi Rule in Occupied Europe.

Salonica, City of Ghosts: Christians, Muslims and Jews 1430-1950

by Mark Mazower

4.5 out of 5