| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
282 pages, [8] unnumbered leaves of plates ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [225]-269) and index. |
| Summary |
"The definitive account of the bizarre hostage drama that gave rise to the term "Stockholm Syndrome." On the morning of August 23, 1973, a man wearing a wig, makeup, and a pair of sunglasses walked into the main branch of Sveriges Kreditbank, a prominent bank in central Stockholm. He ripped out a submachine gun, fired it into the ceiling, and shouted, "The party starts!" This was the beginning of a six-day hostage crisis-and media circus-that would mesmerize the country, drawing into its grip everyone from Sweden's most notorious outlaw to the prime minister. By the end, the police and press alike would have a new way to understand the complicated emotional relationship between captor and captive. Based on a wealth of previously unavailable sources, including rare film footage, and unprecedented access to the main participants, Six Days in August is a groundbreaking work of nonfiction-a rich human drama of loyalty and betrayal, obedience and defiance, fear and attraction"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Bank robberies -- Sweden -- Stockholm -- Case studies.
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Police -- Sweden.
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Hostage negotiations -- Sweden.
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Hostages -- Sweden.
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Stockholm syndrome.
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Bank robberies. (OCoLC)fst00826782
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Hostage negotiations. (OCoLC)fst00961627
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Hostages. (OCoLC)fst00961631
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Police. (OCoLC)fst01068398
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Stockholm syndrome. (OCoLC)fst01742073
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Sweden. (OCoLC)fst01204537
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Sweden -- Stockholm.
(OCoLC)fst01204512
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| Genre/Form |
Case studies. (OCoLC)fst01423765
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| Added Title |
6 days in August |
| ISBN |
9780393635089 (hardcover) |
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0393635082 (hardcover) |
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