The Lone Crusader: The Life, Ideology, and Impact of Anders Behring Breivik

By Mark Winters

"A Day That Shook Norway - A Mind That Shattered Humanity." On July 22, 2011, the world stood still as Norway-known for its peace and tolerance-was torn apart by one of the most devastating acts of terrorism in modern European history. Anders Behring Breivik, a lone extremist, detonated a bomb in Oslo's government quarter before unleashing unimaginable horror on the island of Ut ya, killing 77 people-most of them teenagers. In this deeply researched and unflinching account, The Lone Crusader traces the life, radicalisation, and crimes of Breivik, from a troubled childhood to the calculated execution of an ideologically driven massacre. Drawing on psychological evaluations, court transcripts, survivor testimonies, and Breivik's own words, this book seeks to understand-not excuse-the mind behind the massacre. With clarity and compassion, it explores the broader themes of extremism, identity, and the impact of political violence on a nation's soul. This is not a tale of glorification. It is a stark warning, a chronicle of grief, and an urgent call to remain vigilant in a world where radicalisation hides in plain sight. A harrowing but essential read-for those who wish to understand how it happened, why it must never happen again, and what we can learn from the ashes.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1326260227
• ISBN13: 9781326260224
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.8" x 8.3"