Publisher's Synopsis
""A Memoir of Charles Louis Sand"" is a historical account of the life of Karl Ludwig Sand, a German student who assassinated Augustus von Kotzebue, a prominent conservative writer and statesman, in 1819. The book includes Sand's personal memoirs, as well as a detailed narrative of the events leading up to and following the assassination. The author provides insights into Sand's motivations and beliefs, as well as the political and social climate of Germany during the early 19th century. The book sheds light on the radical student movements of the time and the tensions between the conservative establishment and the emerging liberal and nationalist movements. The author also explores the legal and political aftermath of the assassination, including Sand's trial and execution. Overall, ""A Memoir of Charles Louis Sand"" is a fascinating and informative account of a pivotal moment in German history and the life of a controversial figure.Also, A Defense Of The German Universities, With An Introduction And Explanatory Notes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
