Otto Friedrich''s powerful portrayal of Auschwitz is both an extraordinary reminder of the human capacity for evil and an eloquent message to humanity never to let such things happen again. --Arthur Schlesinger Jr.I know of no work which brings the reality of this evil place so directly vividly accurately movingly and clearly. . . .It is quite simply the best short account ever produced. --Paul JohnsonA short and thoroughly accurate history of the Auschwitz concentration camp this compelling book is authoritative in its factual details devastating in its emotional impact.