Table of Contents

Introduction 1. Law and War: An American Story 2. The Changing Rules of War and Peace 3. The American War Crimes Program 4. Shifting Priorities 5. Nuremberg: A Cold War Conflict of Interest 6. The War Criminals and the Restoration of West German Sovereignty Conclusion Glossary

Promotional Information

In his investigation of such inquiries as the Sioux trials, Wirz trial, Leipzig trials, and the Nuremberg and Tokyo trials following World War II, Maguire agrees that war crimes proceedings on any scale warrant the term "political justice." His examples illustrate the gradations of political justice across three continents and a century of American involvement.

About the Author

Peter Maguire has taught the law and theory of war at Columbia University and Bard College. He was the historical advisor for the documentary Nuremberg: A Courtroom Drama.

Reviews

"Electrifying! A brilliant portrayal of events and personages.... A five-star accomplishment that will intrigue the reader and prove that, in history, truth is often more fascinating than fiction." - H. W. William Caming, former Nuremberg prosecutor