MacGregor, Iain
Checkpoint Charlie: The Cold War, the Berlin Wall and the Most Dangerous Place on Earth
- ISBN 13:
- 9781408715420
- author:
- MacGregor, Iain
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Little, Brown
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.6 x 2.8 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Germany,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Checkpoint Charlie: The Cold War, the Berlin Wall and the Most Dangerous Place on Earth As the sixtieth anniversary of the Berlin Wall's construction approaches, a gripping history of Checkpoint Charlie emerges. Iain MacGregor's book delves into the mistrust, oppression, paranoia, and fear that gripped the city during the Cold War era, drawing on never-before-heard interviews with those who built and dismantled the Wall, as well as those who lost loved ones trying to escape. The story is told through the perspectives of CIA, MI6, and Stasi operatives, politicians, journalists, and ordinary people whose lives were affected by the Wall. This comprehensive account captures the nerve-wracking confrontation between the West and the Soviet Union, shedding light on the complex web of secrets and operations that took place at Checkpoint Charlie. With vivid interviews and a gripping narrative, MacGregor brings to life the history of this pivotal moment in modern Europe, providing a unique insight into the lives of those who lived through it.
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