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Commandant of Auschwitz
“The chilling narrative presents a graphic and compelling self-portrait of the Nazi war criminal who oversaw Auschwitz concentration camp.” ―Jewish Book World
“This book is filled with evil ... the author comes across as what he a coarse, stupid, arrogant, long-winded scoundrel ... and yet it is one of the most instructive books ever published.” ―Primo Levi
First published in 1958, ‘Commandant of The Autobiography of Rudolf Hoess’ is a chilling firsthand account of the operations of Auschwitz, the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp. Written by Rudolf Hoess while awaiting trial for war crimes, the book provides a matter-of-fact confession of his role in the systematic murder of over a million people during the Holocaust.
Hoess details his rise through the SS ranks, the logistics of mass extermination, and his interactions with high-ranking Nazi officials. Presenting himself as an obedient officer following orders, he offers disturbing insights into the bureaucratic efficiency of genocide, largely devoid of remorse.
As one of the most unsettling testimonies from a high-ranking Nazi, ‘Commandant of Auschwitz’ remains a crucial historical document. It provides a stark look into the psychology of those who carried out atrocities and serves as a haunting reminder of the horrors of the Holocaust.
“This book is filled with evil ... the author comes across as what he a coarse, stupid, arrogant, long-winded scoundrel ... and yet it is one of the most instructive books ever published.” ―Primo Levi
First published in 1958, ‘Commandant of The Autobiography of Rudolf Hoess’ is a chilling firsthand account of the operations of Auschwitz, the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp. Written by Rudolf Hoess while awaiting trial for war crimes, the book provides a matter-of-fact confession of his role in the systematic murder of over a million people during the Holocaust.
Hoess details his rise through the SS ranks, the logistics of mass extermination, and his interactions with high-ranking Nazi officials. Presenting himself as an obedient officer following orders, he offers disturbing insights into the bureaucratic efficiency of genocide, largely devoid of remorse.
As one of the most unsettling testimonies from a high-ranking Nazi, ‘Commandant of Auschwitz’ remains a crucial historical document. It provides a stark look into the psychology of those who carried out atrocities and serves as a haunting reminder of the horrors of the Holocaust.
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Published January 1, 1959
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