Christopher Burton

The Berlin Wall and the Physical Symbol of Division (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In the heart of Cold War Europe, a concrete barrier came to embody the world's deepest divisionsthe Berlin Wall. "The Berlin Wall and the Physical Symbol of Division" unravels the gripping story of this iconic structure, exploring its origins, construction, and profound impact on millions of lives. From the clandestine planning that transformed a city overnight, to the daring escape attempts that defied tyranny, Christopher Burton offers an immersive journey through one of history's most potent symbols of oppression and hope.

Drawing on vivid historical accounts, rare archival materials, and compelling personal narratives, this authoritative book captures the political tensions, ideological battles, and human dramas that defined the Wall's existence. It reveals how this physical barrier was both a tool of control and a canvas for resistance, a line of division and a powerful symbol of unity longing.

As the Wall rose, endured, and ultimately fell, it shaped not only the fate of Berlin but the course of global historyushering in the end of the Cold War and the rebirth of a unified Germany. "The Berlin Wall and the Physical Symbol of Division" is a definitive, richly detailed examination of the Wall's legacyits tangible remains and its enduring resonance in culture, memory, and political life.

For readers captivated by history, politics, and human stories of courage against adversity, this book offers a compelling, deeply human exploration of the Wall that divided a city and changed the world.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Historia Magna
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Mai 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798231095360
• Artikelnr.: 74336037