Vier Jahre Politischer Mord

The author compiles a meticulous, case-by-case account of political homicides in Germany during the chaotic postwar years, presenting individual dossiers alongside statistical tables and documentary evidence to cover killings attributed to both left and right factions. The text interweaves chronological listings with sociological and legal analysis, examining public opinion, official responses, the organization of political violence, and the prosecution or impunity of perpetrators and the plight of victims' families. Methodological remarks emphasize use of court records, witness testimony, and contemporary reports, and the work persistently documents patterns of unresolved cases and shortcomings in judicial accountability.