| Stauffenberg: A Family History, 1905-1944, Third Edition Third Edition, Edition Contributor(s): Hoffmann, Peter (Author) |
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ISBN: 0773535446 ISBN-13: 9780773535442 Publisher: McGill-Queen's University Press OUR PRICE: $24.26 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2008 Annotation: Hoffmann details Stauffenberg's formative years, showing how his relationship with his brothers Berthold and Alexander, their association with the circle of the poet Stefan George, and their professional and political development led them to resist the tyranny of Hitler and the German government, first through established channels but culminating in the attempted assassination and coup of 20 July 1944. Stauffenberg is based on a comprehensive collection of sources, including family papers, correspondence, and information from numerous contemporaries, as well as a unique collection of illustrative material. Hoffmann's knowledge of Stauffenberg was sought for the highly anticipated feature film Valkyrie, for which he served as an advisor. This revised edition includes a new preface by Hoffman and important information he has uncovered since the book was first published. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Historical - Biography & Autobiography | Military - History | Europe - Germany |
| Dewey: 943 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6" W x 8.9" (1.60 lbs) 448 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Peter Hoffmann's book traces the life of Claus, Count Stauffenberg, a key figure in the assassination attempt on Hitler in 1944. This new edition includes important information the author has discovered since the book's first publication. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hoffmann, Peter: - CA |