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The Ghosts of Berlin: Confronting German History in the Urban Landscape

By Brian Ladd

Book information

Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Year
2018
ISBN
022655872X, 9780226558721
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
23 MB (24202751 bytes)
Edition
2
Pages
301\302
Topic
History
Time added
2023-02-17 12:02:26

Description

In the twenty years since its original publication, The Ghosts of Berlin has become a classic, an unparalleled guide to understanding the presence of history in our built environment, especially in a space as historically contested—and emotionally fraught—as Berlin. Brian Ladd examines the ongoing conflicts radiating from the remarkable fusion of architecture, history, and national identity in Berlin. Returning to the city frequently, Ladd continues to survey the urban landscape, traversing its ruins, contemplating its buildings and memorials, and carefully deconstructing the public debates and political controversies emerging from its past. Contents Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Berlin Walls 2. Old Berlin 3. Metropolis 4. Nazi Berlin 5. Divided Berlin 6. Capital of the New Germany Afterword: Two Decades Later Chronology of Berlin's History Notes Bibliography Index

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