Justiz und NS-Verbrechen: The Definitive Collection on Nazi Crimes

Discover the prestigious series Justiz und NS-Verbrechen, a collaboration between K.G. Saur Verlag in Munich and Amsterdam University Press, presenting the complete collection of post-war verdicts on Nazi crimes. Through the expert editorial supervision of Prof. Dr. C.M. Rüter and Dr. D.W. de Mildt, this groundbreaking series has been capturing the attention of scholars and history enthusiasts since 2002.

A Comprehensive Compilation

Spanning a total of 49 volumes, this comprehensive collection delves into both the West German and East German verdicts, providing invaluable insights into the prosecution and extermination of Jews in Germany and occupied Europe. Within the West German volumes, you will find the infamous verdict against the judges involved in the highly controversial "Rassenschande" case, as well as the well-documented judgment against Franz Rademacher, the former Judenreferent of the Auswärtige Amt, implicated in the deportation of Jews from the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. The East German volumes offer detailed accounts of why the highest court of the German Democratic Republic sentenced Dr. Hans Globke, the West German State Secretary and right-hand man of Chancellor Adenauer, to lifelong imprisonment for his involvement in the persecution of Jews.

Unprecedented Access to History

This monumental collection allows readers to delve deep into the intricacies of these post-war judgments, giving a comprehensive understanding of the legal responses to Nazi crimes. Each volume represents a crucial piece of history, shedding light on the efforts made to hold the perpetrators accountable and the lives affected by their actions.

For Further Information

To learn more about the Justiz und NS-Verbrechen project undertaken by the University of Amsterdam, please visit the dedicated website at www1.jur.uva.nl/junsv. Immerse yourself in the detailed accounts of these historical verdicts and gain a greater understanding of the pursuit of justice in the aftermath of the darkest chapter in human history.