A Train of Powder

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Publication Year:
2010

ISBN-13: 9781453207222

<DIV><B>A <I>New York Times</I> bestseller, this riveting account of the Nuremberg trials by a legendary journalist is simply &ldquo;astonishing&rdquo; (Francine Prose).</B><DIV><BR /> Sent to cover the war crimes trials at Nuremberg for the <I>New Yorker</I>, Rebecca West brought along her inimitable skills for understanding a place and its people. In these accomplished articles, West captures the world that sprung up to process the Nazi leaders; from the city&rsquo;s war-torn structures to the courtroom security measures, no detail is left out. West&rsquo;s unparalleled grasp on human motivations and character offers particular insight into the judges, prosecutors, and of course the defendants themselves. This remarkable narrative captures the social and political ramifications of a world recovering from the divisions of war.</DIV><DIV>&#160;</DIV><DIV>As engaging as it is informative, this collection represents West&rsquo;s finest hour as a reporter.</DIV></DIV>