Bloomsbury Screening the Red Army Faction - History Book

Explore the complex history of West Germany through the lens of media and art. Screening the Red Army Faction: Historical and Cultural Memory provides a deep look at how the Red Army Faction (RAF) was represented across print media, film, and art. This academic work places these representations within the specific historical and political context of the time. This book offers a new history and cultural history of the post-fascist era in West Germany. It examines the debates surrounding democracy and authority, the motivations behind violence, and how these events continue to affect culture today. Readers will gain a better understanding of the fledgling republic through an analysis of how these events were documented and perceived by the public.