Reassessing the Nuremberg Military Tribunals: Transitional Justice, Trial Narratives, and Historiography

For decades the history of the US Military Tribunals at Nuremberg (NMT) has been eclipsed by the first Nuremberg trial--the International Military Tribunal or IMT. The dominant interpretation--neatly summarized in the ubiquitous formula of "Subsequent Trials"--ignores the unique historical and legal character of the NMT trials, which differed significantly from that of their predecessor. The NMT trials marked a decisive shift both in terms of analysis of the Third Reich and conceptualization of international criminal law. This volume is the first comprehensive examination of the NMT and brings together diverse perspectives from the fields of law, history, and political science, exploring the genesis, impact, and legacy of the twelve Military Tribunals held at Nuremberg between 1946 and 1949.

Author: Kim C. Priemel
Publisher: Berghahn Books
Published: 08/01/2012
Pages: 334
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d
ISBN: 9780857455307

Review Citation(s):
Choice 03/01/2013

About the Author
Priemel, Kim C.: -

Kim C. Priemel is Assistant Professor of History at Humboldt University Berlin, Germany.

Stiller, Alexa: -

Alexa Stiller is Research Associate at the Department of Modern History and Contemporary History, University of Berne, Switzerland.