The Reichstag Fire Trial, 1933-2008: The Production of Law and History

The Reichstag Fire of 1933 is discussed, presenting studies of the fire, which first bought Marinus van der Lubbe, a communist as the main suspect. Other speculations suggest that the Nazi, or the Nationalist Socialist Party, is involved in the arson, and turned to blame the incident on the communis...

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Published in:Monthly review (New York. 1949) 2009-03, Vol.60 (10), p.24
Main Authors: Tigar, Michael E, Mage, John
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arson
Colleges & universities
Communists
Company legal issue
Freedom of assembly
Freedom of the press
Law
Legislation
National security
Political parties
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Summary:The Reichstag Fire of 1933 is discussed, presenting studies of the fire, which first bought Marinus van der Lubbe, a communist as the main suspect. Other speculations suggest that the Nazi, or the Nationalist Socialist Party, is involved in the arson, and turned to blame the incident on the communists, who were claimed to be acting on propaganda.
ISSN:0027-0520
0027-0520
DOI:10.14452/MR-060-10-2009-03_2