The Nuremberg War Crimes Trials began on 20 November 1945 and ended on 13 April 1949. At the first trial; twenty-four leading Nazis were indicted. This book will include extracts from the trial transcripts and testimony including dramatic cross-examinations as the accused come face to face with their accusers as well as contemporary news reports and extracts from interviews with the accused conducted by American psychologist Leon Goldensohn while they were awaiting trial. Anyone wishing to understand the nature of evil can do no better than look within the pages of this book. The Nazis were a vile collection of criminals; thugs; misfits; sadists; and petty bureaucrats bound together only by their philosophy of hate and their love of plunder. The stronger their stranglehold on power; the more monstrous their crimes.But when Hitler's thousand-year Reich collapsed after twelve years of increasing repression; how were those responsible to be punished? Hitler; Himmler and Goebbels took their own lives to evade justice; but that still left the unrepentant Hermann Goering; Albert Speer; Hitler's one-time Deputy Fuhrer Rudolph Hess and many other prominent Nazis to be brought before the Allied courts. This is the story of the Nuremberg Trials—the most important criminal hearings ever held; which established the principle that individuals will always be held responsible for their actions under international law; and which brought closure to World War II; allowing the reconstrution of Europe to begin.
#26832 in Books imusti 2007-09-18Format: International EditionOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .84 x 5.50l; .75 #File Name: 0785289356336 pagesThomas Nelson
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165 of 170 people found the following review helpful. Follow the LawsBy Karina HohlerThis is a book all leaders; born or made; should read. Maxwell's leadership laws are succinct and highly useful. He supports the laws with real business stories and leadership anecdotes; then he shows you how to apply these laws (each chapter ends with practical strategies and activities to help you reflect and grow your leadership abilities). Honestly; I couldn't stop reading.But here are the main points from each chapter/law of "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership":I. The Law Of the Lid: Leadership ability determines a person's level of effectiveness.II. The Law of Influence: The true measure of leadership is influence--nothing more; nothing less.III. The Law of Process: Leadership develops daily; not in a day.IV. The Law of Navigation: Anyone can steer the ship; but it takes a leader to chart the course.V. The Law of Addition: Leaders add value by serving others.VI. The Law of Solid Ground: Trust is the foundation of leadershipVII. The Law of Respect: People naturally follow leaders stronger than themselvesVIII. The Law of Intuition: Leaders evaluate everything with a leadership biasIX. The Law of Magnetism: Who you are is who you attractX. The Law of Connection: Leaders touch a heart before they ask for a hand.XI. The Law of the Inner Circle: A leader's potential is determined by those closest to himXII. The Law of Empowerment: Only secure leaders give power to othersXIII. The Law of the Picture: People do what people see.XIV. The Law of Buy-in: People buy into the leader; then the vision.XV. The Law of Victory: Leaders find a way for the team to win.XVI. The Law of the Big Mo: Momentum is a leader's best friedXVII. The Law of Priorities: Leaders understand that activity is not necessarily accomplishment.XVIII. The Law of Sacrifice: A leader must give up to go up.XIX. The Law of Timing: When to lead is as important as what to do and where to go.XX. The Law of Explosive Growth: To add growth; lead followers--to multiply; lead leaders.XXI. The Law of Legacy: A leader's lasting value is measured by succession.A great book and the most digestible; practical; and actionable leadership book I've come across other than Leadership 2.00 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good but needing another book on decision makingBy PappyLoveExcellent but lacking in how to make the critical decisions every leader must make. I recommend "Asking the Right Questions." as an addition.Making good decisions is essential to leadership. It is a learned skill but takes most of us to take a paradigm leap. That means we must throw out the way most of us think and develop a completely new way.The only other ingredient is to have a genuine heart for people. A charismatic leader can "hornswaggle" the masses but that is not good leadership.Alsol Maxwell has written a latter book.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. This is one of the best books of its kindBy Kenneth I. MaynardThis is one of the best books of its kind. In fact; I do not know that another such book which is as comprehensive as this one in terms of covering various aspects of leadership. The power of the book is not in the interesting stories and illustrations that John Maxwell gives in this book; but in in application of "laws" to your life which he tries to get the reader to embrace at the end of each chapter. You can read this book and it will be helpful; but if you really want to get the benefit of this book; join a John C. Maxwell team member's Mastermind on the book.
