all Products Hardcover Books Photography Subjects & Themes

Besa: Muslims Who Saved Jews WW II

Gershman, Norman H.

Select Format

Book

Hardcover

Item Condition New

$39.95 USD $66.58 USD

$39.95 USD

~~$66.58 USD~~ $39.95 USD

Sale Sold out

Shipping calculated at checkout.

Quantity

View full details

Besa is a code of honor deeply rooted in Albanian culture and incorporated in the faith of Albanian Muslims. It dictates a moral behavior so absolute that nonadherence brings shame and dishonor on oneself and one's family. Simply stated, it demands that one take responsibility for the lives of others in their time of need. In Albania and Kosovo, Muslims sheltered, at grave risk to themselves and their families, not only the Jews of their cities and villages, but thousands of Jews fleeing the Nazis from other European countries.

Over a five-year period, photographer Norman H. Gershman sought out, photographed, and collected these powerful and moving stories of heroism in Besa: Muslims Who Saved Jews in World War II. The book reveals a hidden period in history, slowly emerging after the fall of an isolationist communist regime, and shows the compassionate side of ordinary people in saving Jews. They acted within their true Muslim faith.

Accessories:

No Accessory

Publisher

SYRACUSE UNIV PR

Bisac Major Subject

Photography

Binding Type

Hardcover

Country Of Origin

Number Of Units

Length

11.3 Inches

Barcode Indicator

ISBN

Width

11.3 Inches

Publication Date

1970-01-01

Height

0.67 Inches

ISBN 10

0815609345

Weight

2.72 Pounds

Book EAN

9780815609346

Target Audiance

Adults

User reviews will be displayed here...

Item added to your cart

Besa: Muslims Who Saved Jews WW II