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.

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Published
2011
Nationality
German
Length
Long
Pages
608
Original Language
German
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