About
Auke Kok speaks about his book *Voor Mussert. Reis naar het kwaad* and how Anton Mussert became the man he was. At Cultuurpodium De Alkenaer, Alkmaar, on 9 May 2027 from 15:00 to 17:00.
What to expect
Auke Kok talks about his book *Voor Mussert. Reis naar het kwaad* and how an ambitious, talented engineer became the NSB leader who chose to work with Nazi Germany.
- Kok wrote about sport, history and war.
- He also wrote about politics and music.
- He researched archives and spoke with relatives.
- He visited places where Mussert lived and worked.
- The talk asks how ambition can become overconfidence.
FAQ
How can I register?
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What is the talk about?
Auke Kok talks about his book *Voor Mussert. Reis naar het kwaad* and Anton Mussert, the NSB leader.
He researched archives.
He spoke with relatives.
He visited places where Mussert lived, worked and spoke to supporters.
The talk asks how someone can go that far.
Who is Auke Kok?
Auke Kok (Haarlem, 1956) studied social history at Erasmus University Rotterdam.
He began his journalism career at Haagse Post and Quote.
In the 1990s he worked at HP/De Tijd as editor, deputy editor-in-chief and interim editor-in-chief.
He later moved to Radio 1 Journaal.
Since 2004 he has worked as an independent journalist and writer.
He wrote, among others, *1974. Wij waren de besten*, *De verrader*, *Oorlogsliefde*, his autobiographical novel *Flinke jongen* (2021) and *Voor Mussert. Reis naar het kwaad*.
He wrote about Willem Holleeder, Amsterdam and the Van Cleeff family.
Getting there
Cultuurpodium De Alkenaer, Ritsevoort 36, 1811 DP Alkmaar, Noord-Holland, NL
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