Aust, Stefan

Baader-Meinhof Complex

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ISBN 13:
9781847920454
author:
Aust, Stefan
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Bodley Head
language:
English
Publication Year:
2008
Pages:
480
Dimensions:
153 mm X 234 mm
Genre:
Terrorism, armed struggle
Condition:
New
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The Baader Meinhof Complex by Stefan Aust In 1977, a group of left-wing extremists in Germany carried out a series of bombings and assassinations that shocked the nation. This event marked the culmination of a complex web of ideologies and events that had been building over several decades. Stefan Aust's book provides a detailed and nuanced account of this period, exploring the roots of the Baader-Meinhof movement and its impact on German society. Aust's investigation takes him from the early days of the student uprising in the 1960s to the violent confrontations of the 1970s. He examines the key figures involved, including Ulrike Meinhof and Andreas Baader, and delves into the complex relationships between politics, ideology, and violence. Through a wealth of research and interviews, Aust sheds new light on this pivotal moment in German history. With its meticulous attention to detail and engaging narrative style, The Baader Meinhof Complex offers a compelling portrait of a tumultuous period in modern European history.

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