The Butcher of Lyon: the Story of Infamous Nazi Klaus Barbie - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Murphy, Brendan
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0880150130
- ISBN 13
- 9780880150132
- Seller
-
Summerville, South Carolina, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
New York: Empire Books. Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. c1983. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0880150130 . A first edition/first printing with some page edge soiling, else in Fine condition in a Very Good+ dust-jacket with some edgewear and light creasing along the upper front edge; In this compelling biography, Murphy tells the story of Klaus Barbie, the infamous Nazi war criminal who was responsible for the deaths of thousands of people during World War II. Murphy explores Barbie's childhood and the events that led to his involvement with the Nazi party, culminating in his role as head of the Gestapo in Lyon, France. He reveals the horrific crimes that Barbie committed during the war, including the torture and execution of Jews, and the role that he played in the Holocaust. Murphy provides a profile of Barbie, revealing his deceptive charm and his chilling ability to get away with murder. The Butcher of Lyon is a riveting story of one man's descent into darkness and the ultimate punishment that he received.; 8vo ; 336 pages .
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Books Tell You Why, Inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 51375
- Title
- The Butcher of Lyon: the Story of Infamous Nazi Klaus Barbie - 1st Edition/1st Printing
- Author
- Murphy, Brendan
- Format/Binding
- 1/4 Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition; First Printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0880150130
- ISBN 13
- 9780880150132
- Publisher
- Empire Books
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- c1983
Terms of Sale
Books Tell You Why, Inc.
Shipping after receipt of payment. S.C. residents agree that 7.5% Sales Tax will be added to their invoice. The whole purchase cost (incl. shipping & handling) will be refunded if listing is inaccurate or shipment is damaged. Returns need to be authorized prior to their shipment within 14 days of your receipt.
About the Seller
Books Tell You Why, Inc.
Biblio member since 2003
Summerville, South Carolina
About Books Tell You Why, Inc.
Books provide us with information and knowledge; they can make us happy, sad, smart..... they educate us in so many different ways. We at Books Tell You Why believe in the value of a quality book to provide essential information to kids and grown-ups alike to satisfy and stimulate further the curiosity that drives the development of mankind. What have you learned today? We strive to be leading edge with our products and commit to role model world class customer service. We go the extra mile to connect you with some of the most fascinating books you can find. Books tell you why!
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Jacket
- Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
- Good+
- A term used to denote a condition a slight grade better than Good.
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...