Bavarian premier Kurt Eisner is assassinated
On February 21, 1919, Bavarian premier Kurt Eisner was assassinated.
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The Event
On February 21, 1919, Bavarian premier Kurt Eisner was assassinated.
The Case and Its Context
His death on the way to the legislature deepened the struggle over Bavaria’s government after the First World War.
Separating the event from the investigation
The attack and the later effort to establish responsibility are separate parts of the record. Accounts should distinguish documented findings from early reports.
Reading the Historical Record
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About the Historical Recreation
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