Concentration Quote by Norman Davies
“The Terror-Famine of 1932-33 was a dual-purpose by product of collectivization, designed to suppress Ukrainian nationalism and the most important concentration of prosperous peasants at one throw.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Bloodlands: Europe Between Hitler and Stalin, 2010
The famine was engineered to crush Ukrainian identity and eliminate wealthy peasants, using collectivization as a weapon.
In simple terms: Famine used to suppress nationalism and rich peasants.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how policies can target specific groups.
Themes
history
politics
genocide
Mood
somber
critical
Type
historical
analytical
When to use this quote
- academic study
- policy analysis
- human rights advocacy
Key Concepts
state oppression
economic control
Questions to Reflect On
- What lessons does this history teach about state power?
- How can societies prevent similar abuses?
A Different Perspective
Complex causes may be oversimplified; other factors also played roles.
![“The international repercussions were shattering to some extent - there is no intention to repeat operations of such kind in the future.[Viktor] Yanukovych's electoral victory clearly demonstrated that there are no pro-Russian politicians in the Ukraine, just Ukrainian politicians.” quote by Garry Kasparov](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d29/garry-kasparov-910_intention_the-international-repercussions-were-sha_1263598.jpg)
![“[The Poles] will die for their country; but few will work for it.” quote by Norman Davies](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/710/norman-davies-9199_country_the-poles-will-die-for-their-country-but_249774.jpg)
