The Nuremberg Trials (Volume 1) (eBook)

International Military Tribunal (Autor)

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2022
331 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654740403-3 (EAN)

Infos

The Nuremberg Trials (Volume 1) is a meticulous documentation of the unprecedented legal proceedings that established accountability for war crimes following World War II. The text not only presents a comprehensive account of the trials but employs a formal, factual literary style that reflects the solemnity and gravity of its subject matter. Amidst the ruins of a shattered Europe, the trials served as a groundbreaking moment in international law, showcasing the extent of Nazi atrocities and the imperative of justice. This volume details the prosecution's arguments, the defendants' testimonies, and the judiciary's rigorous deliberations, offering readers valuable insights into the interplay between justice and morality in a post-war world. The authorship of this significant work lies with the International Military Tribunal, a coalition of judges and prosecutors from the Allied powers who were not only legal professionals but also witnesses to the horrors of the Holocaust and the devastating impacts of totalitarian regimes. Their commitment to establishing a precedent for justice was fueled by a profound sense of urgency to prevent the recurrence of such atrocities, informing their meticulous documentation and interpretation of the trials. This volume is highly recommended for scholars, legal professionals, and history enthusiasts alike. It serves as an essential resource for understanding the complexities of international law and the moral imperatives that drive it. Engaging with this text allows readers to grasp the foundational principles of justice that arose out of the ashes of war, making it a crucial addition to any academic or personal library.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.11.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lexikon / Chroniken
• Themenwelt: Recht / Steuern ► Strafrecht
• Schlagworte: Allied Forces • Allied Powers • Crimes Against Humanity • Evidence and verdicts • historical legal proceedings • historical trials • Hitler • Holocaust accountability • Holocaust studies • Holokaust • Humanitarian law evolution • Human Rights • international criminal law • International Law • International Military Tribunal • Legal History • Legal precedent establishment • legal proceedings • Mein Kampf • military history • military tribunal history • Nazi Germany • post-war justice • Primary source documentation • Restorative Justice • Stalin • The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich • U.S. Army • War Crimes • War Crimes Trials • World War II