THE MURDER OF OLOF PALME A Tale of Assassination, Deception and Intrigue

Cooper (H.H.A.) & Redlinger (Lawrence J.)

ISBN 10: 0773465871 / ISBN 13: 9780773465879

Published by The Edwin Mellen Press, 2003

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Hardback. Scandinavian Studies Volume 10. Sven Olof Joachim Palme, the Swedish prime minister from 1969-76 and from 1982-86, was a Social Democrat of outspoken leftist politics. Because of his impassioned positions, Palme angered many around the world and some at home. Palme was assassinated in Stockholm on February 28, 1986 while walking home from a movie with his wife. His assassination remains unsolved and has spawned many theories of conspiracy and intrigue. Such an outspoken and controversial man had many enemies. The investigation and later theories of responsibility implicate many of his critics. Despite accusations, insinuations, alleged confessions and years of investigation, the identity of the assassin remains unknown. The authors, experts on assassination, intelligence, and terrorism, build on their experience to provide readers with a discussion of the mystery of who killed Olof Palme. They investigate why the case is still unsolved, debunk old myths, and suggest new leads. 180pp. + Appendix: The Assassination of Anna Lindh, Swedish Foreign Minister. 8vo. h/back. From the library of true crime writer, Wilfred Gregg, with his personal b/plate. Nr. F. Scarce.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE MURDER OF OLOF PALME A Tale of Assassination, Deception and Intrigue
• Publisher: The Edwin Mellen Press
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0773465871
• ISBN 13: 9780773465879
• Binding: Hardcover / Hardback
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Terrorism/Assassination/Espionage

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Synopsis

The murder of the Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme in 1986 remains unsolved to this day, with accusations ranging from the involvement of a petty criminal to the action being carried out by the Kurdistan Worker's Party or defenders of South African Apartheid. Cooper and Redlinger (both of the U. of Texas at Dallas) investigate the assassination, dismissing many explanations as deliberate attempts to obscure the matter. They don't propose a solution to the crime, but do point to some new leads. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About the Author

Lawrence John Redlinger is a Professor at The University of Texas at Dallas.