Eichmann Before Jerusalem: The Unexamined Life of a Mass Murderer
Bettina Stangneth
"A total re-assessment of the life of Adolf Eichmann that reveals his activities and notoriety amongst a global network of National Socialists following the collapse of the Third Reich, and permanently undermines Hannah Arendt's often-cited notion of the "banality of evil.""--
Award History
0 wins · 1 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cundill History PrizeMajor | 2015 | Finalist | Secondary source |
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01 Central figures
- Adolf Eichmann86%
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- Hannah Arendt42%
02 Central places
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03 Suggested argument
The book’s reassessment shows Adolf Eichmann’s activities and notoriety among a global network of National Socialists, undermining Hannah Arendt’s notion of the “banality of evil.”
Model confidence 62%
04 Reading orientation
46 / 100 academicTrade / academic crossover
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