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The Anatomy of the Nuremberg Trials: A Personal Memoir Hardcover – October 6, 1992

by Telford Taylor (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 257 ratings
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A key member of the prosecution team at the Nuremberg war crimes trials offers an eyewitness account of the tribunal, shedding new light on the accused top-echelon Nazis, the events of the trials, the verdicts, and more.
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    703 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Knopf
  4. Publication date
    October 6, 1992
  5. Dimensions
    9.5 x 6.6 x 1.7 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0394583558
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0394583556
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The chief prosecutor of the four-power Nuremberg trials (1945-1946) delivers the ultimate insider's account of the war-crimes prosecution of surviving Nazi leaders. A National Book Critics Circle Award winner for Munich: The Price of Peace , Taylor explains how the Allied governments established the legal basis for the tribunal and organized the courtroom proceedings. He introduces the defendants--Goring, Hess, Ribbentrop, Speer et al.--defines the charges against them, outlines the evidence and recounts individual defense strategies, closing arguments, judicial sentences and (in the case of those condemned to death) the details of their executions. Taylor casts doubt on the legality of the charges against Nazi publisher Julius Streicher and argues that Rudolf Hess, mentally incapable of defending himself, should not have been tried. (Incidentally, he clears up the intrigue surrounding how former Luftwaffe chief Hermann Goring managed to conceal the cyanide capsule with which he committed suicide.) This gripping eyewitness report of an unprecedented international military tribunal is the definitive work on the subject. Photos.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Knopf; First Edition (October 6, 1992)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 703 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0394583558
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0394583556
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.63 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.5 x 6.6 x 1.7 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 257 ratings

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E2Rose
5.0 out of 5 stars You don't know the Nuremberg Trials until you read this book.
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2014
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Mr. Taylor, one of several very bright individuals (attorney) who assisted at the first trial for the highest ranking Nazis who could be found and later as lead prosecutor during trials that followed, produced a flowing, broad account of the scramble to bring this event to the world and to terminate a dreadful and despised organization. Herein is a wealth of facts, observations and asides about the trial and the participants including the effort leading up to the trail to organize and produce the historical event. The awaited overview of the interrogation and rebuttal of each defendant comes later in the book. With so many players and five primary countries the narrative becomes a bit entangled and confusing in spots but nothing that slows the pace. To that point creating a list of the individuals as they appear would help to keep the record straight as the story advances. An unprecedented event such as this was not without regular pitfalls for the Allies, the Americans to a greater degree, which Mr.Taylor openly recalls. This is very much the story and not a technical rendition of the trial so proceedings, the exchanges between attorneys and judges, are easily understood. For those of casual interest the more than 700 pages will likely be excessive but if you are are looking for one entertaining, end to end treatment of this event, from the humanistic to the legal and political, you may not do better than this book. The one regret is that Mr. Taylor did not produce a similar account for later trials.
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aar4
5.0 out of 5 stars The best book about the Nuremberg trial
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2013
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I am a former war crimes prosecutor who has taught a course on war crimes, genocide and justice at the university and law school level for 20 years. Taylor's book is, hands down, the best book ever written about the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg. I am very glad to see it back in print after nearly 20 years. It is an authoritative, readable and comprehensive account of the IMT by Taylor, the deputy chief prosecutor and one of the most thoughtful commentators of the 20th century on matters of war, crime and justice.

Note, however, that this book deals only with the IMT, not the 12 subsequent cases (doctors, financiers,etc.) that the Americans tried at Nuremberg after the IMT concluded. Too bad, because Taylor was chief of counsel for those trials. He intended to write a second volume about them (at age 85, no less) but never did so.

If you know a lot about the IMT, this will give you new insights. If you will only read one book about the IMT, this is the one.
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Gene Horwitz
4.0 out of 5 stars interesting and good reading. I wouldn't pick it up just for ...
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2014
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If you've ever wanted to know the ins and outs, and the evidence, findings, and various characters involved in the Nuremberg trials, this is certainly a book that you will find informative, interesting and good reading. I wouldn't pick it up just for its fun and entertaining reading. I'm almost done reading the book, and I'm glad to have read it. The book thoroughly discusses the administration of the trials, problems and debates, defendants, prosecutors, judges, allegations, evidence, and everything I wanted to know. And, it was good reading too--written first hand by a chief prosecutor. If this topic is an area of interest for you, this is an exceptional read.
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palerider
5.0 out of 5 stars Telford Taylor, Nuremberg prosecutor and complete mensch
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2023
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I’m gradually plowing through this impressive tome, and savoring each sentence. He was an incredible man who left an immense legacy. He always fought for Justice.
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Doug Akers
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2021
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It is for the most part, an engaging telling of the behind- the- scenes account of the trial.
The defendants, I already knew about, but the prosecutors and the political intrigue I did not. In spite of all the friction-especially among the US team-justice did prevail.
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GeoKeith
5.0 out of 5 stars Important for understanding why we were in WWII. Little known subject facts.
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2022
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Little known subject facts. Insights into some very twisted minds...
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Michael R. Nielsen
5.0 out of 5 stars detailed
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2022
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Mike Hunt
3.0 out of 5 stars The Anatomy of the Nuremberg Trials
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A good history of the Nuremberg trials, but a little wordy. Would have liked to have seen more direct testimony from the defendants.
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Martin
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read and in fascinating detail
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 17, 2021
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Fascinating book written by someone who was actually there in 1945/46. One can only presume as it was written by a lawyer, what he says is truthful and actually happened. Well worth a read if that era is of interest.
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Matheus imon
4.0 out of 5 stars Important
Reviewed in Brazil on December 9, 2019
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What a book, every single person who like to study law should read this, but I give an advice for those who want to read this book, study about the history of the second world war and countries first.
Also, after reading this I fell like USA and URSS should have participated side by side with germany on this trial becouse they commited crimes as well
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Mr. B
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books that I have ever read.
Reviewed in Canada on April 6, 2019
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Thoughtful, well written, Telford is on point the entire time.

I have read this book twice now and it was equally good the second time. It is, hands down one of my top three favourite books.
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Madam MarjA
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read and digest
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2022
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Great book very interesting
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