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Commandant of Auschwitz : Commandant of Auschwitz by Rudolf Hoess (2000, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherOrion Publishing Group, The Limited
ISBN-101842120247
ISBN-139781842120248
eBay Product ID (ePID)1867968
Product Key Features
Edition2
Book TitleCommandant of Auschwitz : Commandant of Auschwitz
Number of Pages252 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2000
TopicCultural Heritage, Holocaust, Military / World War II, Genocide & War Crimes, Historical
IllustratorYes
GenrePolitical Science, Biography & Autobiography, History
AuthorRudolf Hoess
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight9.8 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN00-702547
ReviewsThe chilling narrative presents a graphic and compelling self-portrait of the Nazi war criminal who oversaw Auschwitz concentration camp
SynopsisA self-portrait, composed by one of the greatest monsters of all time: Rudolf Hoess, the Commandant at Auschwitz, and the man who knew more than almost anyone about how Nazi Germany implemented the Final Solution. Captured by the British after the war, tried, and sentenced to death, he was ordered to write his autobiography in the weeks between his trial and his execution (which fittingly took place in Auschwitz itself). Hoess apparently enjoyed the task, and the most careful checking by researchers showed he took great pains to tell the truth. The result: a vivid and unforgettable picture of the 20th century's defining and most horrific event. Royalties from this book go to the fund to help the few survivors of Auschwitz ., An extraordinary and unique document: Hoess was in charge of the huge extermination camp in Poland where the Nazis murdered some three million Jews, from the time of its creation (he was responsible for building it) in 1940 until late in 1943, by which time the mass exterminations were half completed. Before this he had worked in other concentration camps, and afterwards he was at the Inspectorate in Berlin. He thus knew more, both at first-hand and as an administrator, about Nazi Germany's greatest crime than did any save two or three other men. Taken prisoner by the British, he was handed over to the Poles, tried, sentenced to death, and taken back to Auschwitz and there hanged. During the period between his trial and his execution, he was ordered to write his autobiography. This is it. Hoess repeatedly says he was glad to write the book. He enjoyed the work. And finally the most careful checking has shown that he took great pains to tell the truth. Here we have, painted by his own hand, a vivid and unforgettable self-portrait of one of the great monsters of all time. To this are added portraits of some of his more spectacular fellow-criminals. The royalties from this macabre but historically important book go to the fund set up to help the few survivors from the Auschwitz camps., A self-portrait, composed by a man deeply involved with Nazi Germany's Final Solution, takes the reader behind the scenes in one of Germany's most notorious death camps. Written immediately after his capture, the book offers a most vivid account of this horrific and defining event., An extraordinary and unique document: Hoess was in charge of the huge extermination camp in Poland where the Nazis murdered some three million Jews, from the time of its creation (he was responsible for building it) in 1940 until late in 1943, by which time the mass exterminations were half completed. Before this he had worked in other concentration camps, and afterwards he was at the Inspectorate in Berlin. He thus knew more, both at first-hand and as an administrator, about Nazi Germany's greatest crime than did any save two or three other men. Taken prisoner by the British, he was handed over to the Poles, tried, sentenced to death, and taken back to Auschwitz and there hanged. During the period between his trial and his execution, he was ordered to write his autobiography. This is it. Hoess repeatedly says he was glad to write the book. He enjoyed the work. And finally the most careful checking has shown that he took great pains to tell the truth. Here we have, paint ed by his own hand, a vivid and unforgettable self-portrait of one of the great monsters of all time. To this are added portraits of some of his more spectacular fellow-criminals. The royalties from this macabre but historically important book go to the fund set up to help the few survivors from the Auschwitz camps.
LC Classification NumberD805.G3H553 2000
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- 06 Jul, 2021
The face of evil could be your neighbor.
I have not finished this book yet as I have to take it in pieces to avoid having nighmares. Hoess is a man who was like any many of people of his era. War veteran and a man of patriotic conviction who never shied away from he believes his duty is. This book illustrates how a common man can be transformed into the banality of evil. How a person can compartmentalize themselves to become an architect of a death factory and also have a family man reside in the same person. A person who believes in God and yet ignore the precepts of his religious teachings. This is a scary warning for us all.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 20 Feb, 2018
Good to fair quality; no complaints
Very interesting read! If you like history and to learn about the war, this is highly recommendedVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 Aug, 2024
Good book
Just started reading it, so far it’s interesting.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 21 Aug, 2018
Commandant Of Auschwitz
A very weird life story written by a monster. Nazi's had to be from another planet.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 16 Dec, 2017
Interesting Read
As grotesque as it may be, it’s very interesting to see the view from a different perspective. Definitely would recommend this book for a prospective historian and/or someone wanting more background on Auschwitz’s history.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 15 Aug, 2018
sad story
very depressing..Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
