Asylum Between Nations

This audiobook explores the history of refugees during the Age of Revolutions, highlighting how some communities in Europe and beyond welcomed displaced populations and prospered as a result. It examines stories from port cities like Hamburg and Altona, Swiss cantons, and the United States, illustrating how open doors and inclusive societies often provided solutions to refugee challenges. Historian Janet Polasky presents a compelling case for the positive impact of refuge and hospitality in shaping modern societies.