02497cam a22003613u 4500 63991 UtSlPG 20260610134455.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 PT Kisch, Egon Erwin, 1885-1948 Der Fall des Generalstabschefs Redl Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Aussenseiter der Gesellschaft. Die Verbrechen der Gegenwart. Band 2 Außenseiter der Gesellschaft. Die Verbrechen der Gegenwart. Band 2 Release date is 2020-12-08 Jens Sadowski "Der Fall des Generalstabschefs Redl" by Egon Erwin Kisch is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the shocking events surrounding the forced suicide of Lieutenant Colonel Alfred Redl, the Chief of Staff of the Prague Corps, who was implicated in espionage just before the outbreak of World War I. The narrative dives into the societal implications and political turmoil resulting from Redl's actions, raising questions about loyalty, betrayal, and the complicated nature of espionage. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage by presenting the backdrop of increasing tension in Europe as World War I looms. It details Redl's suicide and the subsequent investigations into his espionage activities, which create a scandal affecting both the military and political landscape of Austria-Hungary. Kisch delves into the revelations of Redl's double life, his relationships, and the spying operations he conducted, as authorities grapple with the fallout of his betrayals. The opening lays the groundwork for an intricate examination of how personal failures intertwine with broader historical events, setting a dramatic tone for the unfolding tragedy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Redl, Alfred, 1864-1913 -- Fiction Leonhard, Rudolf, 1889-1953 Aussenseiter der Gesellschaft. Die Verbrechen der Gegenwart. Band 2 Außenseiter der Gesellschaft. Die Verbrechen der Gegenwart. Band 2 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63991 104815 104815