Eichmann Before Jerusalem by Bettina Stangneth
The Unexamined Life of a Mass Murderer
This compelling work delves into the life of Adolf Eichmann, a key architect of the Holocaust, before his infamous trial in Jerusalem. Drawing on a wealth of previously undiscovered documents, the book challenges the prevailing image of Eichmann as a mere bureaucrat following orders. Instead, it reveals him as a cunning and ideologically driven figure, deeply committed to the Nazi cause. The narrative explores his time in Argentina, where he lived under an assumed identity, and his interactions with fellow Nazis and sympathizers, painting a chilling portrait of a man who remained unrepentant and proud of his role in the atrocities of World War II.
The 17008th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2011
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 608
- Original Language
- German
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