Project Gutenberg 2004-09-22 Public domain in the USA. 184 Dumas, Alexandre 1802 1870 Dumas, Alexander Dumas, Alexandre, pere père, Alexandre Dumas Karl Ludwig Sand Celebrated Crimes Produced by David Widger "Karl Ludwig Sand" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. The book tells the tragic story of Karl Ludwig Sand, a young German student who becomes embroiled in the political turmoil of post-Napoleonic Germany and ultimately commits the act of assassinating the playwright August von Kotzebue, whom he views as a traitor to his country. The narrative explores Sand's youth, his ideological motivations, and the complex interplay of personal and nationalistic fervor that lead him to take drastic measures. The opening of the book introduces us to Karl Ludwig Sand as he begins his journey towards Mannheim with the intent to assassinate Kotzebue. It provides detailed insights into Sand's background, painting a portrait of a sensitive yet determined young man marked by physical ailments due to childhood illnesses. We learn of his deep sense of duty to his country and the burden he feels in the face of its political state. Through early anecdotes showcasing his courageous spirit and moral convictions, we come to grasp the forming ideologies that drive him. Significant reflections in his journal convey his evolving thoughts towards the assassination act, highlighting his determination to act for the greater good, albeit through violent means. This initial section sets the stage for an exploration of ethical dilemmas surrounding patriotism and the sacrifices made in the name of national integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Crime HV Text Crime Nonfiction Category: Biographies Category: History - European 175114 2025-07-02T04:07:41.922023 text/html 178674 2016-11-27T12:28:14 text/html 161768 2025-07-02T04:07:47.138014 application/epub+zip 291587 2025-01-08T01:45:17.941706 application/pdf 198771 2025-01-08T01:45:12.843747 application/pdf 163712 2025-07-02T04:07:44.091007 application/epub+zip 320496 2012-02-20T07:36:46 application/pdf 116933 2025-07-02T04:07:43.015061 application/epub+zip 216923 2025-07-02T04:07:49.006987 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 205073 2025-07-02T04:07:46.141019 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 158432 2022-09-02T05:47:38.287791 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 149393 2025-07-02T04:07:41.613041 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 150230 2016-11-27T12:28:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 149207 2016-11-27T12:28:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 149205 2016-11-27T12:28:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 29549 2025-07-02T04:07:49.140967 application/rdf+xml 128704 2025-07-02T04:07:41.530007 text/x-rst 128704 2016-11-27T12:28:12 text/x-rst 127755 2012-02-20T07:35:34 text/x-rst 15387 2025-07-02T04:07:43.280997 image/jpeg 2550 2025-07-02T04:07:43.147014 image/jpeg 57369 2016-11-27T12:28:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 57153 2016-11-27T12:28:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 153990 2016-11-27T12:28:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 298662 2012-02-20T07:49:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 141284 2016-11-27T12:28:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 57146 2016-11-27T12:28:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 153037 2025-07-02T04:07:41.937073 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia