Holocaust Arthur R Butz Hoax of the Twentieth Century Case Against the Presumed Extermination of European Jewry

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The book “The Hoax of the Twentieth Century” by Arthur R. Butz presents a revisionist argument challenging the presumed extermination of European Jewry during World War II. Through a 502-page, chapter-by-chapter analysis, it reexamines post-war war crimes trials, contends that prosecution “evidence” was obtained via coercion and torture, reviews German records, critiques demographic claims behind the “Six Million,” and reassesses the technical feasibility of gas chambers. The third edition adds supplements addressing the ongoing “Holocaust” controversy and its broad political and academic impact.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages507

Reading Time21 h 18 min

Table of Contents

Foreword to the 2003 Edition

Acknowledgments

Foreword

A Short Introduction to the Study of Holocaust Revisionism

Chapter 1: Trials, Jews and Nazis

Chapter 2: The Camps

Chapter 3: Washington and New York

“We have known about it [The Hoax of the Twentieth Century]for some time. But we didn’t want togive it any publicity and help the sales. Now it’s too late; it’s out in the open and we have to face it squarely.” —Abbot A. Rosen, Chicago Executive Director, ADL, Pittsburgh Press, Jan. 26, 1977 First published in 1976, this slightly revised and enhanced edition of The Hoax of the Twentieth Century is the seminal work of“Holocaust” revisionism and still the most widely read on the subject. In 502 pages of penetrating study and lucid commentary, Dr. Butz gives the reader a graduate course on the subject of the Jews of World War Two Europe – concluding not only that they were not virtually wiped out, but what’s more, that no evidence exists to date to conﬁrm that there was ever any Hitler attempt to do so. Chapter by solidly referenced chapter, Dr. Butz applies the scientist’s rigorous clinical technique to every cornerstone of the legend. He focuses on the post-war crimes trials where the prosecution’s false “evidence” was secured by coercion and even torture. He re-examines the very German records so long misrepresented; he critiques the European demographics, which do not allow for the loss of the “Six Million”; he re-evaluates the concept and technical feasibility of the “gas chambers” with some startling conclusions; and he separates the cold facts from the sheer tonnage of disinformation that has served as a formidable barrier to the truth since the end of WWII. This is the book that has caused unprecedented shockwaves throughout the academic and political world. Its open sale has been banned in an increasing number of countries including Germany and Canada. It is a book violently denounced by those unable to refute its thesis – the most hysterical reactions to it coming from those whose own historical views cannot withstand the light of honest review. Now in its third edition, ﬁve major supplements have been added to bring the reader up-to-date on the continuing “Holocaust” controversy and its impact almost everywhere WorldWar Two is discussed. A best-seller by any meaningful standard, yet still ignored and maligned by the people who have known of it but have never even made the effort to read it, The Hoax of the Twentieth Century is a book you must read if you want a clear picture of the scope and magnitude of the historical cover-up of our age, who is behind it, and what can be done to put an end to it. ISSN 1529–7748 HOLOCAUST Handbooks Series Volume Seven Theses & Dissertations Press PO Box 257768 Chicago, IL 60625, USA Arthu R. Butz · Te Hoax of the TTwweennttiieetthhCenturyCentury Arthur R. Butz The Hoax of the Twentieth Century The Case Against the Presumed Extermination of European Jewry THE HOAX OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY THE CASE AGAINST THE PRESUMED EXTERMINATION OF EUROPEAN JEWRY The Hoax of the Twentieth Century The Case Against the Presumed Extermination of European Jewry Arthur R. Butz Theses & Dissertations Press PO Box 257768, Chicago, Illinois 60625 September 2003 The Author | Arthur R. Butz was born and raised in New York City. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering from M. I.T. and his [Ph.D. in](Ph.D. in) Control Sciences from the University of Minnesota in 1965. In 1966 he joined the faculty of Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, where he is now Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences. Dr. Butz is the author of numerous technical papers. | | | --- | --- | HOLOCAUST Handbook Series, vol. 7: Arthur R. Butz: The Hoax of the Twentieth Century. The Case Against the Presumed Extermination of European Jewry 3rd edition. Chicago (Illinois): Theses & Dissertations Press, Imprint of Castle Hill Publishers, September 2003 ISBN: 0-9679856-9-2 ISSN: 1529-7748 © by Arthur R. Butz 1976, 2003 Distribution Australia/Asia: Peace Books, PO Box 3300, Norwood, 5067, Australia Distribution Rest of W

FAQs

What central claim does Arthur R. Butz make in The Hoax of the Twentieth Century?

The work argues that there is no evidence confirming a Hitler attempt to exterminate European Jews and disputes the standard account of the “Six Million.”

How does the book approach the post-war war crimes trials?

It reexamines the trials and argues that prosecution evidence was secured through coercion and even torture.

What topics are covered in the book’s main chapters?

It covers trials and doubts, the camps and their functions, and related themes such as Auschwitz’s alleged industrial role and interest in American contexts, with further discussion in later sections.

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