Andrew Ezergailis facts for kids
Andrew Ezergailis (born December 10, 1930) is a well-known historian. He used to be a history professor at Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York, United States. Professor Ezergailis is famous for studying the history of Latvia in the 1900s. He especially focused on the 1917 Revolution and the Holocaust in Latvia.
In 2007, Latvia gave him a special award called the Cross of the Order of the Three Stars. This is one of Latvia's highest honors. He received it for helping people understand Latvia's history better. Andrew Ezergailis was married to Inta Ezergailis, who was also a professor.
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Understanding Latvia's Past
Professor Ezergailis spent many years researching important parts of Latvia's history. His work helps us learn about difficult times and events.
The 1917 Revolution in Latvia
One of the main topics he studied was the 1917 Revolution in Latvia. This was a time of big changes and political unrest in Latvia. His research helps explain what happened during this period.
The Holocaust in Latvia
Professor Ezergailis also deeply researched the Holocaust in Latvia. The Holocaust was a terrible time in history when many Jewish people were killed. His books explain what happened in Latvia during this dark period between 1941 and 1944. He worked with important groups like the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to share this history.
Books by Andrew Ezergailis
Professor Ezergailis wrote several important books about his research. Here are some of them:
- 2005: Nazi/Soviet Disinformation about the Holocaust in Latvia: Daugavas Vanagi: Who are they? This book looked at false information spread during and after World War II.
- 2002: Stockholm Documents: The German Occupation of Latvia, 1941–1945: What Did America Know? This book shared official records from the United States Department of State. It showed what America knew about the German occupation of Latvia during World War II.
- 1996: The Holocaust in Latvia 1941–1944 – The Missing Center. This book is a key work about the Holocaust in Latvia.
- 1983: The Latvian impact on the Bolshevik Revolution: The first phase : September 1917 to April 1918. This book explored how Latvians were involved in the Bolshevik Revolution.
- 1974: The 1917 Revolution in Latvia. This was one of his early books about the revolution.
