02324cam a22002893u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000033001122450042001452640051001873000047002383360026002853370026003113380036003375000031003735080029004045201504004335340045019376530010019828560042019922745UtSlPG20260610133102.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aHV1 aDumas, Alexandre,d1802-187010aKarl Ludwig Sand :bCelebrated Crimes 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2004-09-22 aProduced by David Widger a"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.) nOriginal publication data not identified aCrime40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2745