The Berlin Wall
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A gripping work of Cold War history, The Berlin Wall chronicles the dramatic construction of one of the twentieth century's most infamous symbols of division, tracing the political machinations, human desperation, and geopolitical tensions that gave rise to the barrier overnight on August 13, 1961. Pierre Galante and Jack Miller draw on firsthand accounts and investigative reporting to uncover the stories of those caught on both sides — the families torn apart, the daring escape attempts, and the East German regime's ruthless enforcement of its iron boundary. Written with the urgency of journalism and the depth of historical scholarship, the narrative illustrates how a single wall reshaped the lives of millions and became the defining flashpoint of the superpower standoff between the United States and the Soviet Union. The authors present a vivid, human-centered account that transforms Cold War geopolitics into a profoundly personal story of courage, loss, and the enduring desire for freedom.
Author: Pierre Galante With Jack Miller
Format: Hardback
Published: 1965, Arthur Barker Limited
Genre: European history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A gripping work of Cold War history, The Berlin Wall chronicles the dramatic construction of one of the twentieth century's most infamous symbols of division, tracing the political machinations, human desperation, and geopolitical tensions that gave rise to the barrier overnight on August 13, 1961. Pierre Galante and Jack Miller draw on firsthand accounts and investigative reporting to uncover the stories of those caught on both sides — the families torn apart, the daring escape attempts, and the East German regime's ruthless enforcement of its iron boundary. Written with the urgency of journalism and the depth of historical scholarship, the narrative illustrates how a single wall reshaped the lives of millions and became the defining flashpoint of the superpower standoff between the United States and the Soviet Union. The authors present a vivid, human-centered account that transforms Cold War geopolitics into a profoundly personal story of courage, loss, and the enduring desire for freedom.