The Eichmann Trial
The Eichmann Trial
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Brief
272
Book • Nonfiction
Jerusalem, Israel • 1960s
2011
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Historian Deborah E. Lipstadt’s monograph, The Eichmann Trial (2011), recounts the sensational 1961 trial of Adolf Eichmann, Nazi logistics official responsible for the transportation of Jews to ghettos and death camps. Captured by Mossad in Argentina, Eichmann was tried in Jerusalem, where Israeli Attorney General Gideon Hausner's emphasis on Holocaust survivor testimonies reshaped global Holocaust understanding and commemoration. Triggering topics include war crimes and Holocaust survivor testimonies.
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Deborah Lipstadt's The Eichmann Trial is lauded for its thorough research and insightful analysis, offering a compelling recount of a pivotal event in Holocaust history. Critics commend its clarity and balance, though some feel it lacks depth in synthesizing broader implications. The book is recommended for readers interested in historical trials and Holocaust studies.
Who Should Read The Eichmann Trial?
Readers fascinated by Holocaust history, legal studies, and moral philosophy would appreciate The Eichmann Trial by Deborah Lipstadt. Similar to those captivated by Hannah Arendt’s Eichmann in Jerusalem or Primo Levi’s If This Is a Man, this book offers profound insights into justice and memory with engaging narrative.
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272
Book • Nonfiction
Jerusalem, Israel • 1960s
2011
Adult
18+ years
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