McKay, Sinclair

Berlin: Life and Loss in the City That Shaped the Century

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ISBN 13:: 9780241991688
author:: McKay, Sinclair
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Penguin Books Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 464
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.9 centimetres (0
Genre:: History, Europe, Germany,
Condition:: New
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Berlin Life and Loss in the City That Shaped the Century by Sinclair McKay Berlin, a city at the heart of a convulsing world, has been shaped by the 20th century's most pivotal events. This monumental biography weaves together the stories of those who lived and breathed the city, rather than its rulers. Through first-person accounts and new insights, historian Sinclair McKay sheds light on well-known figures and introduces readers to ordinary Berliners whose lives were marked by extraordinary circumstances. From the idealistic scientist who defied convention to the office worker who narrowly escaped danger, McKay's narrative reveals the city's complex tapestry of contrasts. Moments of unimaginable darkness are juxtaposed with the city's characteristic humour, as well as moments of hope and resilience. This is a story of how ideologies - fascism and communism - took root in the city, and how the people of Berlin lived with, and against, these forces. By exploring the lives of those who lived in Berlin, McKay offers a fresh perspective on a city that has been the subject of much speculation. This is a deeply human story, one that reveals the complexities and contradictions of a city that has been at the centre of so much history.

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