A review by alanffm
Eichmann and the Holocaust by Hannah Arendt

4.0

This is the abridged version of Eichmann in Jerusalem. This is a great read offering insight into Eichmann's trial and the philosophical claim on the banality of evil. Having already read up and having reflected on Arendt's philosophical claim before delving in, I can't say I learned much from this book. It was, however, surprising to read about the relationship between Eichmann, the Nazi's and the Jews before the Final Solution was proposed. Still, this is an incredibly important book. Everyone interested in philosophy, sociology or Holocaust/Israeli history should read this (if not the unabridged version).