Dnevnici iz Spandaua
"The Spandau Diaries" is a collection of personal notes kept by Albert Speer, former Nazi Minister of Armaments and Hitler's chief architect, during his twenty-year imprisonment in Berlin's Spandau prison, from 1946 to 1966.
In his writings, Speer introspectively reflects on his participation in the Nazi regime, expresses remorse for his actions, and analyzes his own responsibility in the context of the crimes of the Third Reich.
The book provides a detailed insight into the daily lives of the prisoners in Spandau, including their relationships with each other, their interactions with the guards, and the routine of prison life. Speer also describes his attempts to maintain mental stability through self-discipline, reading, and introspection. He also examines his relationships with Hitler and other high-ranking Nazi officials, providing a unique insider's perspective on the functioning of the Nazi regime.
After his release, Speer edited the book and published it in 1975. It is actually Speer's second book from his past; the first was published under the title "Memories" in 1969, and in it he presents a very interesting and striking account of his past and collaboration with Adolf Hitler until the twilight of the Third Reich and the trial of the main war criminals before the International Military Tribunal in Nuremberg.
The book generated significant public interest due to Speer's honesty and attempts to confront his own past. "The Spandau Diaries" represent an important document for understanding personal responsibility and the process of denazification after World War II.
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