Ep. 51- Klaus Barbie and his Trial with Richard J. Golsan
Description
Klaus Barbie, the Butcher of Lyon, led a terrible and fascinating life, from Nazi torturer to advisor to brutal South American dictatorships. However, unlike many, he was eventually brought to justice for his crimes.
In this episode, I talk with Richard J. Golsan about the sensational trial of Klaus Barbie and its effect on the memory of the Holocaust in France.
Richard J. Golsan is University Distinguished Professor and Director of the French Institute at Texas A&M University.
Golsan, Richard J. Justice in Lyon: Klaus Barbie and France's First Trial for Crimes against Humanity (2022)
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