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Book Synopsis: The trial of former SS lieutenant and Gestapo chief Klaus Barbie was France’s first trial for crimes against humanity. Known as the “Butcher of Lyon” during the Nazi occupation of that city from 1942 to 1944, Barbie tortured, deported, and murdered thousands of Jews and Resistance fighters. Following a lengthy investigation and the overcoming of numerous legal and other obstacles, the trial began in 1987 and attracted global attention.
Justice in Lyon is the first comprehensive history of the Barbie trial, including the investigation leading up to it, the legal background to the case, and the hurdles the prosecution had to clear in order to bring Barbie to justice. Richard J. Golsan examines the strategies used by the defence, the prosecution, and the lawyers who represented Barbie’s many victims at the trial. The book draws from press coverage, articles, and books about Barbie and the trial published at the time, as well as recently released archival sources and the personal archives of lawyers at the trial.
Making the case that, despite the views of its many critics, the Barbie trial was a success in legal, historical, and pedagogical terms, Justice in Lyon details how the trial has had a positive impact on French and international law governing crimes against humanity.
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Discover the untold story of justice served in Lyon. In the riveting book, "Justice in Lyon: Klaus Barbie and France's First Trial for Crimes against Humanity," delve into the first-ever trial in France for crimes against humanity. Uncover the chilling details of Klaus Barbie, the notorious "Butcher of Lyon," who brutally tortured, deported, and murdered thousands of Jews and Resistance fighters during the Nazi occupation from 1942 to 1944.
Immerse yourself in the gripping account of the trial that captivated the world's attention. Author Richard J. Golsan meticulously chronicles the extensive investigation leading up to the trial, shedding light on the legal complexities and obstacles overcome to bring Barbie to justice. Drawing from press coverage, articles, books, and recently released archival sources, this book offers a comprehensive history of the trial, providing readers with a profound understanding of this landmark event.
Explore the courtroom strategies employed by the defence, prosecution, and the lawyers who tirelessly represented Barbie's victims. Gain invaluable insights into the remarkable impact the trial had on French and international law governing crimes against humanity. Despite its critics, "Justice in Lyon" argues persuasively that the Barbie trial was a resounding success, both legally and historically.
Don't miss the opportunity to learn from this significant moment in history and understand the profound changes it brought about. Grab your copy of "Justice in Lyon" today and explore the triumph of justice over unspeakable acts of horror.
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