The Price of Freedom: Courage in the Shadow of the Berlin Wall by Volker G. Hein

Description: The Price of Freedom by Volker G. Heinz, Sir Konrad Schiemann A thrilling and uniquely personal account of one of the most daring escape dramas of Cold War Berlin. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Berlin 1966, a city divided by an impenetrable wall erected by the communist German Democratic Republic. Together with his friends, the West German student Volker G. Heinz is looking for ways to help would-be fugitives escape from East to West. Their search ends at Checkpoint Charlie, the most heavily secured border crossing of the Berlin Wall.By hiding the fugitives in the trunk of a diplomats car, Volker G. Heinz helps more than sixty East German citizens flee to the West. But when the Stasi picks up his trail, Heinz is arrested and interrogated for months in their secret headquarters - today a much visited memorial. In a spectacular move, following secret negotiations and a show trial, Heinz is swapped for two Soviet spies.Uniquely personal, this account of bravery and sacrifice is history at its most vivid. Author Biography Volker G. Heinz was born in 1943 in Kassel, Germany. He is a German and English lawyer. From 1965 to 1966 he helped more than 60 East German citizens cross the Berlin Wall to freedom. Arrested in September 1966, he was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment but released early as a result of a prisoner swap. In 2001 Heinz initiated the German-British foundation Temple Gift dedicated to the reconciliation of former foes Britain and Germany. In 2012 he was awarded the Federal Order of Merit in recognition of his courage. He lives and works in Berlin. Description for Sales People Translated into English for the first time Foreword by Sir Konrad Schiemann, who was a Lord Justice of Appeal and a judge of the European Court of Justice Slated for release two months before the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall Details ISBN1445692333 Author Sir Konrad Schiemann Publisher Amberley Publishing Language English Year 2019 ISBN-10 1445692333 ISBN-13 9781445692333 Publication Date 2019-09-15 Pages 256 Short Title The Price of Freedom Format Paperback DEWEY 943.0876092 UK Release Date 2019-09-15 Imprint Amberley Publishing Place of Publication Chalford Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from German AU Release Date 2019-09-15 NZ Release Date 2019-09-15 Illustrations 8 Plates, black and white Subtitle Courage in the Shadow of the Berlin Wall Alternative 9781445692340 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136561404;

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