Bibliograph

Six days in August, the story of Stockholm syndrome, David King

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Six days in August, the story of Stockholm syndrome, David King

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

plates

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Six days in August

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1120098936

Responsibility statement

David King

Sub title

the story of Stockholm syndrome

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

Target audience

adult

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6 days in AugustStory of Stockholm syndrome

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