Auschwitz from A to Z : an illustrated history of the camp

by Piotr M.A. Cywiński, Jacek Lachendro, Jarosław Mensfelt (Editor)

More than 300 concise articles, in alphabetical order, covering topics in the history of the largest Nazi German concentration camp and extermination center, Auschwitz--written for a general readership in a concise, accessible style. Photographs, archival documents, and reproductions of art works by prisoner eyewitnesses supplement and enrich the text

207 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[Mr Norton · Rating 3 out of 5]

When is a coffee table book not a coffee table book? When it’s about Auschwitz. I went on a study visit to Auschwitz and the Jewish ghetto in nearby Krakow, Poland. Auschwitz is the infamous Nazi concentration camp that is synonymous with the holocaust, and one hour’s drive west of Krakow. Auschwitz from A to Z is a reference book by which to remember the visit.

After the concrete, illuminating (and disturbing) experience a guided tour of both Auschwitz and its vast, Gulag-like satellite Auschwitz-Birkenau affords, this book works well as a storage space for the memories and lessons that might otherwise be more prone to fading. The book would also work very well as an introduction to Auschwitz and the holocaust in general. Recommended, though a visit to the place itself is recommended more.

[Meirav Rath · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very extensive book, despite it being thin and full of pictures.
This is an alphabetical book about terms around the Auschwitz camp complex - names of high-ranking officials, famous prisoners who were killed or imprisoned there, the various sub-camps, terms in camp jargon, noted events in the complex, widespread diseases, atrocities etc.

[Alexandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great information book with many details on the atrocoties that took place at Auschwitz

[Simeon Elkjær · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gripping , depressing and educational...
Just up my alley!

Just wish it was bigger focus on victims, as i am not a fan of giving to much attention to mentally sick people and genocidal maniacs...