That this encyclopedic classic on Poland’s ethnic cleansing during the Second World War wasthe winner of the most respected Literary Award from the Polish Socio-Culture of the PolishLibrary in London should suffice as the highest possible recommendation to add it to one’spersonal library. The extensive index and profuse use of documentation make the book evenmore indispensable for one’s holocaust shelf. Piotrowski has rewarded the seriously interestedan amazing amount of documentation, substantial, informational, and beautifully itemized – -all
the more reasons to own it as a one-of-kind professional reference.