Holocaust Encyclopedia: Amazon Reviews

Academic Research Media Review Education Group Ltd (ed.), Holocaust Encyclopedia: Uncensored and unconstrained, Armreg Ltd. London 2023, 634 pages, 8.5”×11” hardback, index, bibliography, b&w or color illustrated, ISBN: 978-1-911733-05-8 (color), 978-1-911733-06-5 (b&w).

The Pinnacle of Holocaust Research!

Roberts (5-star review), June 23, 2024

This Holocaust Encyclopedia is hands down, the most amazing, meticulously well-researched, and exhaustive collection of historical Holocaust information printed to date. There is not one issue, not one point of controversy, not one corner of taboo narrative left unaddressed. No stone is left unturned. We all know that historically the victors typically write the history, and we all know that in war atrocity propaganda has long been a tactic to demonize the enemy. This encyclopedia carves through all of the myths and propaganda noise about the Holocaust to deliver the unvarnished Truth about the most well-financed historical narrative in history.

As you read, the mythic tall tales get taken down one by one while the tragic reality of what happened shines through, supported by impeccable research, backed by primary sources, empirical data, scientific findings and original documentation. The sources for this Holocaust Encyclopedia aren’t just limited to the very tunnel-visioned filter of a well-financed narrative of the victors of war, but rather span the globe from the US, across the UK and Europe, and into Russia, gathered together over the past seven decades.

Without a doubt, this Holocaust Encyclopedia is priceless and an invaluable source for anyone wanting to learn about, or teach, the reality of the events surrounding WWII and the Holocaust. It’s especially interesting that the critics of this vast work never actually soundly debunk anything in it – not one thing – but simply use slanderous terms, accusations, and the “nuh-uh” rebuttal. All void of any substance. But that’s because the only way to attack truth is through lies and vitriol – but that ultimately fails. We all need to mature in our filtering of info, and stop being so gullible for the stories and narratives of the victors of war. History is never that clean and neatly packaged. This Holocaust Encyclopedia will undoubtedly help you to view this piece of history with a more critical and discerning eye, and you will be richly rewarded with truth and new understanding, and what was once a droned historical narrative will come to life anew. This book is worth every penny. And as a bonus, the publishers made an interactive, usable version online so that you can try-before-you-buy. Can’t beat that!

A Welcome Return to Objective Analysis over Polemicism

Jacob Tyler (5-star review) June 24, 2024

One would think that as important as an understanding of World War 2, and the actual factual history of that period is to understanding our world in its present state, that the number of choices of scholarly works to immerse ourselves in would be overwhelming if anything.

Instead, what we find is that most works of this nature do not focus on providing the reader and student of history with an encyclopedic frame of reference for what happened to whom, when, where, and why… but rather an alphabetized litany of talking points and accounts.

If the work in question was a work of classic literature, that would be all well and good. But those who do not wish to repeat the mistakes of the past and rather, wish to learn from them, will likely be frustrated by this approach, as it renders most so-called Holocaust Encyclopedias more some sort of morbid catechism, than a canonical study aid.

If “Never Again” is to be our mantra, than we can and must do better. This new Holocaust Encyclopedia seeks to correct this appalling lack of utility in its predecessors by focusing not on indoctrinating the reader, but on arming and equipping them with the actual facts and data about all of the locales and the people involved.

Incredible though it may seem, this encyclopedia is making history all over again, by abstaining from catechizing and polemacism, and instead dedicating itself to being an actual compendium of all of the relevant information that the candid truth seeker will need to know to attain fluency in the subject at hand.

As such, I can wholeheartedly say that EVERYONE needs to own a copy of this work, no matter how many Holocaust Encyclopedias they might already have in their library.

If academia is going to persist in asserting that the Holocaust is the linchpin of all historical knowledge, then no library is complete without this indispensable volume. For there are no others in its category that so thoroughly and unapologetically present the facts to a candid world.

Holocaust Denialism Masquerading as Academic Research

Dan OH (1-star review) May 14, 2024

Be wary of publications like this one and websites that masquerade as legitimate academic publications. They have bought the domain holocaustencyclopedia.com which if you did not know any better, you would think that this is a trusted resource. The website uses conspiratorial language such as “Our project is special, unique, irreplaceable, and at the very top of what irritates the politically correct and kosher establishment.” It labels it as a voice in the wilderness crying out against the wishes of the “Powers that be.”

The encyclopedia ignores the testimony of thousands and tries to mask denial in the veneer of scientific and historical methods of research. It also fails to identify the various so-called scholars and academics behind this encyclopedia. Not to mention it is sponsored by the committee for open debate on the holocaust which the SPLC has labeled as an antisemitic and revisionist organization promoting conspiracy theories about the Holocaust.

Editor’s Comments

What is conspiratorial about the sentence: “Our project is special, unique, irreplaceable, and at the very top of what irritates the politically correct and kosher establishment” ??? Amazon banning this book PROVES this very point to be true.

Our encyclopedia contains more then 270 entries summarizing and discussing witness statements – in contrast to the mother of all mainstream encyclopedias, Gutman’s 1990 Encyclopedia of the Holocaust, which contains ZERO entries on witness accounts, and neither summarizes nor discusses any. So, which “encyclopedia ignores the testimony of thousands”?

This review is a typical hatchet job of a denier of reality and obfuscator of truth, turning black into white and up into down.

Excellent Debunking of Myths, so You Can Focus on the Truth.

Fred (5-star review) June 8, 2024

One of the reasons the Holocaust narrative comes in for a lot of criticism (aside from the fact that in many places you aren’t allowed to criticize it, unlike just about any other historical event), are the parts that have accreted since WW2 and have been found to be false. e.g. the lampshades of human skin.

So, a book which handily debunks the actual bunkum is very useful to allow scholars and the historically interested concentrate on the undoubtedly true parts.

It is unfortunate that some choose to see that as holocaust denial rather than be thankful that there is a source to prevent the propagation of gross lies that, when revealed, cause people to doubt everything and turn into deniers, and be skeptical of actual facts.

Given that the research seems impeccable and footnoted, if there are problems with it; perhaps a source is not as reliable as it appears? It seems that the authors should be informed so that subsequent editions will be corrected or annotated. Like most large projects it is likely that there are some innocent errors, but to err is human.

It also behooves critics to be specific and honest, and not paint with a broad brush.

After all, just because some accounts of the holocaust have been admitted to be 100% made up, doesn’t mean that they all are, but those that are false should be called out in the interest of historical truth.

Recommended.

Excellent Academic Research, with Hundreds of Witness Statements and Sources Clearly Referenced

Francis Meyrick (5-star review) May 30, 2024

I cannot recommend this Holocaust encyclopedia enough. I would give it ten stars if I could.

It details everything most thoroughly with literally hundreds of witness statements. It extensively and clearly quotes multiple irrefutable sources & supporting publications. For many of them, free online resources are given, so everyone can fact-check the claims made. Thus, no one has to take anything at face value.

There are 579 entries, of which over 300 deal with ‘witness accounts’. The honest searcher will soon have good reason to suspect that many of these ‘witnesses’ were coerced, tortured, stage-managed, repeating hearsay, or simply downright mendacious. Making absurd stuff up. Often in defiance of basic physics & chemistry.

The hard copy, which I have lying here, open on my desk, is truly beautifully produced. A veritable treasure trove to the serious historian.

I am especially impressed with the depth of knowledge on display, the scientific details, and the compassionate & respectful tone throughout.

I have studied the so-called Holocaust for many years now, and I have a collection of some fifty books on the subject. I can say without hesitation, that this encyclopedia fully justifies its description.

Well-Researched Book

John Wear (5-star review) June 23, 2024

I found the Holocaust Encyclopedia to be an excellent source of information concerning the Holocaust. I recommend this well-researched book to anyone who wants to learn more about the Holocaust.

Conscientious Study of Controversies Concerning the Holocaust

C (5-star review), May 30, 2024

A sincere effort to make an objective assessment of evidence concerning the treatment of Jews, and others, during the Third Reich. The contributors exhibit understanding and empathy for the suffering of that class of civilians caught up in the system of arrest and detention in the prison system operating in German-occupied territory before and during World War II. This study counters many unsubstantiated assertions made years after the end of the war of testimonies by individuals which conflict with the hard evidence available to researchers.