Sabine Böhne-Di Leo in Landshut: Reading from The Invention of the Federal Republic

Event: Reading: Sabine Böhne-Di Leo – The Invention of the Federal Republic. How our Basic Law was created in Staatsarchiv Landshut, Vortragsraum on 18. March 2026

Date and Time

18. March 2026 19:30

Location

Staatsarchiv Landshut, Vortragsraum

Price

Free

About this Event

Literature & Readings

Mood

Relaxed

Venue Type

Inside

Democracy to Listen: Sabine Böhne-Di Leo reads about the birth of the Basic Law

An evening for history enthusiasts and lovers of language: In the lecture room of the State Archive Landshut, Sabine Böhne-Di Leo unfolds the dramatic story of the creation of the Basic Law. The reading combines an atmospheric reading experience, historical knowledge, and author engagement into a concentrated literary event.

The Language of the Constitution: Sound, Clarity, Conflict

Precise sentences, clear arguments, political pathos without melodrama: Böhne-Di Leo reads from her non-fiction book and shows how linguistic artistry and narrative compression shape democratic architecture from debates. Her voice outlines the contours of the articles, and her selection highlights the literary quality of political prose.

Historical Setting: 1948/49 between Blockade and New Beginning

The reading leads into the sessions of the Parliamentary Council, where 61 men and four women struggle over each word. Berlin Blockade, candy bombers, power calculations, and compromise culture: The narratives of this time condense into political literature that sustains our republic to this day.

Author and Work: Journalistic Precision, Narrative Drive

Böhne-Di Leo, a journalist and professor, connects archival findings with narrative economy. Her genre: narrative non-fiction. Her style: analytical, vivid, rich in sources. The result: a book that connects historical details with cultural-political context.

Reading Atmosphere at the State Archive

The lecture room of the State Archive offers focused proximity between the audience and the text. Parking is limited on-site, and there is public transportation access from the main train station. Registration is requested due to limited seating. Admission is free.

Voices of the Readers

The reactions of the readers are clear: Böhne-Di Leo captivates literature lovers with her work. On Instagram, a reader enthuses: Can hardly wait to experience the author live. On the publisher's website, it says: A lively journey through time into the workshop of the Basic Law.

Conclusion: A focused reading hour full of historical sharpness and narrative energy is expected. Those who want to understand how words become state will experience democratic culture in literary form here – live, close, inspiring.

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