Loew, Peter Oliver (Director, Director, German Institute of Poli
Gdask: Portrait of a City
- ISBN 13:
- 9780197603864
- author:
- Loew, Peter Oliver (Director, Director, German Institute of Poli
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 296
- Dimensions:
- 24.4 x 16.5 x 3.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, General, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Gdańsk: A City at the Crossroads of Europe. For centuries, Gdańsk has stood at the intersection of European power struggles, its history shaped by the ebb and flow of empires and ideologies. From its early days as a Hanseatic port to its tumultuous past under German and Polish rule, this city has developed a unique identity that reflects the complexities of the continent. Through its rich and often turbulent history, Gdańsk has maintained a connection to its own past, despite efforts to rewrite its narrative by distant courts and capitals. Today, the city thrives as a cosmopolitan center, drawing strength from its diversity and heritage. Hardcover, 278 pages.
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