Derogatory remarks on Slavs

Identifier
9932953196504146
Language of Description
English
Dates
1 Jan 1914 - 31 Dec 1940
Languages
  • German
  • English
Source
EHRI Partner

Scope and Content

The file contains derogatory remarks on Slavs in an attempt to explain the mentality of the people. It describes the East Baltic people, the Czech people, the Polish people and the Russians, in a negative light. They are considered as envious, dirty and treacherous. In contrast, the Germans are described as superior and cultured.

Note(s)

  • Type-scripts, extracts from books

  • Detailed dates of materials: 1914, 1933, 1936-1937, 1940

  • Details of bibliographical references are in the content file.

  • Also available on microfilm reel 108 : frames 1801-1809

Subjects

  • Stereotypes (Social psychology)--Germany--History.
  • Slavs.
  • National characteristics, German--History.
  • Racism--Germany--History--20th century.
  • Nazi propaganda.
  • National socialism.

Places

  • Germany--Foreign public opinion, Slavic.
  • Germany--Foreign public opinion, Baltic.
  • Germany--Foreign public opinion, Czech.
  • Germany--Foreign public opinion, Russian.
  • Germany--Foreign public opinion, Polish.
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