Seven Were Hanged

Bayles, William, compiler

Published by Victor Gollancz, 1945

About this Item

First edition of this story of the Munich student revolt, best known as the event that preceded the executions of White Rose activists Hans and Sophie Scholl, written by an American journalist, in original dust jacket. A fictionalization of the story of the White Rose, most of the details are broadly correct but details like first names have been altered (e.g. Sophie Scholl has been renamed Maria Scholl and three members of the White Rose were in fact guillotined rather than hanged). The bulk of the narrative concerns the resistance actions of the White Rose--including their Christianity-inspired anti-Nazi pamphleting. Hans and Sophie Scholl remain icons of the Resistance movement, inside and outside of Germany, known for their extreme bravery. With great composure, they faced their fate at the guillotine, earning admiration even from their executioner. Leftist publisher Gollancz published books like this throughout the war, attempting to share inspiring episodes of resistance on the continent. A very nearly fine copy. Seller Inventory # 252

Bibliographic Details

Title: Seven Were Hanged

Publisher: Victor Gollancz

Publication Date: 1945

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

Edition: 1st Edition