Prisoner of Peace
Rudolf Hess
“Rudolf Hess’ daring, fruitless peace-flight to Britain was one of the outstanding episodes of World War II… The letters describe the years in English imprisonment, the months in the dock at Nuremberg, and Hess’ thoughts and conversations behind the walls of Spandau Prison, where he was incarcerated in solitary confinement from 1947… As the letters unfold it will be seen how Hess reconciles himself to his fate in spite of political and human disappointments. One senses the deep affection for England even after years of imprisonment. There is not a bitter word in this book, but it nevertheless passes judgment on the politicians of destruction of 1941, on the Tribunal of 1946 and on the gaolers of today.”
Publisher: Institute for Historical Review
Paperback: 151 pages
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