This course destroys racists' myths and brings truth to light, confronting 19th century historians' racist views. It offers eye-opening information and suggestions for further study.

This class begins by exploring the German occupation of Denmark, its rescue operation to Sweden and the postwar reintegration. White discusses the factors shaping Danish attitudes towards its Jewish neighbors and what was different about the Nazi policy in Denmark. The second session concentrates on the German occupation of France covering such topics as Vichy collaboration, the French resistance, life in Paris and its liberation, as well as exploring the significance of the rising tide of antisemitism, the appeal of authoritarian leaders in France, and Marine Le Pen's defeat in 2017.