{"title":"Rudolf Hoess","description":"\u003cp\u003eRudolf Hoess, a notable figure in history, was the longest-serving commandant of the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II. His personal memoir, \u003cem\u003eCommandant of Auschwitz\u003c\/em\u003e, provides a chilling yet essential insight into his experiences and actions during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExploring this collection offers a thought-provoking journey into the life and mindset of Hoess, striving to understand the complexities of an individual who played a significant role in one of history's darkest chapters. These accounts fall under the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category, providing readers with a profound opportunity to delve into the personal narratives that shaped historical events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy engaging with these works, readers can examine the moral and ethical dilemmas of the past, encouraging reflection on the profound impact of leadership and responsibility. Designed for those interested in history and human psychology, this collection acts as a gateway to understanding the intricate tapestry of human actions and their consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"commandant-of-auschwitz-by-rudolf-hoess-9781842120248","title":"Commandant Of Auschwitz","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHoess 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe royalties from this macabre but historically important book go to the fund set up to help the few survivors from the Auschwitz camps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46801361600748,"sku":"9781842120248","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24101513482843.jpg?v=1757325316"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/rudolf-hoess.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}