The Kingdom of Auschwitz: 1940-1945
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ISBN: 0060976403 / Publisher: Harper Perennial, August 1994
Describes the purpose, history, and organization of the notorious concentration camp, and recounts some of the horrors and the surprising heroism that occured there
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"Otto Friedrich's powerful portrayal of Auschwitz is both an extraordinary reminder of the human capacity for evil and an eloquent message to humanity never to let such things happen again." --Arthur Schlesinger, Jr."I know of no work which brings the reality of this evil place so directly, vividly, accurately, movingly and clearly. . . .It is quite simply the best short account ever produced." --Paul JohnsonA short and thoroughly accurate history of the Auschwitz concentration camp, this compelling book is authoritative in its factual details, devastating in its emotional impact.
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