Turning Point 9/11 and the Beginning of our Present

26 May 2021

5:45 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.

Prof. Dr. Philipp Gassert

The Mannheim historian Professor Philipp Gassert works through the causes, reactions and consequences of 9/11.

When the World Trade Center towers collapsed, the world was there live. The attacks of 11 September 2001 changed not only the United States, but many societies around the world, as war followed terror. The wars that originated from 9/11 left far greater devastation than the horrific attacks themselves. The overthrow of the Afghan Taliban, the search for Osama Bin Laden, and the invasion of Iraq made headlines and caused global political disruption for many years. But to this day, the “war on terrorism” continues.

The lecture is based on Professor Gasserts new book, “11 September 2001 – 100 Seiten” published by Reclam in early May. https://www.reclam.de/detail/978-3-15-020579-2/Gassert__Philipp/11__September_2001__100_Seiten

The link to the event can be requested via e-mail to the supporting association of the Institute of History: fhi.mannheimmail-gmail.com. The event will be held in German language. The original title of the event is: “Zeitenwende 11. September: 9/11 und der Beginn unserer Gegenwart”.

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