Few historical changes occur literally overnight, but on 13 August 1961 eighteen million East Germans awoke to find themselves walled in by an edifice which was to become synonymous with the Cold War: the Berlin Wall. This new history rejects traditional, top-down approaches to Cold War politics, ex[...]

Berlin was the nerve-centre of Hitler's Germany. This title portrays the German experience of the Second World War from the viewpoint of the capital's streets and homes - a 'Berlin-eye view' that makes use of published and unpublished memoirs, diaries and interviews.[...]

Brian Ladd examines the ongoing conflicts radiating from the fusion of architecture, history and national identity in present-day Berlin. This volume asks such questions as: how will a reunified Germany confront a diverse and authoritarian past rendered tangible by the Berlin Wall, the Reichstag, Hi[...]

In the twenty years since its original publication, The Ghosts of Berlin has become a classic, an unparalleled guide to understanding the presence of history in our built environment, especially in a space as historically contested--and emotionally fraught--as Berlin. Brian Ladd examines the ongoing[...]

Theoretically expansive yet historically well-grounded, Post-Wall Berlin: Borders, Space and Identity offers a powerful lens through which to view this city's latest self-reinvention. Presenting a trans-disciplinary approach to understanding one of the world's most iconic cities, the book relates to[...]

This is your guide to the 10 best of everything in Berlin. This book helps you discover the best of everything Berlin has to offer with this essential, pocket-sized DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Berlin with pull-out map. Top 10 lists showcase the best places to visit in Berlin, from the impress[...]

Your Guide to the 10 Best of Everything in Berlin Discover the best of everything the city has to offer with this essential, pocket-sized DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Berlin 2017 with pull-out map. Top 10 lists showcase the best places to visit in Berlin, from the impressive Reichstag and the[...]

DK Eyewitness Pocket Map and Guide Berlin will lead you straight to the best that Berlin has to offer. The compact format - about the size of a mobile phone - means you can slip it in your pocket on a day trip or short stay in Germany's cool capital. DK Eyewitness Pocket Map and Guide Berlin showca[...]

Berlin, 1940, and the city is filled with fear. When unassuming couple Otto and Anna Quangel receive the news that their beloved son has been killed fighting in France, they are shocked out of their quiet existence and begin a silent campaign of defiance. A deadly game of cat and mouse develops betw[...]

Uncover the incredible history and exciting cultural life of this vibrant city in 2018 with the DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Berlin. It is packed with expert tips on the best things to do in Berlin - from the Brandenburg Gate to the world- class galleries of Museum Island and the historic remains of t[...]

An unbeatable, pocket-sized guide to Berlin, packed with insider tips and ideas, colour maps, top 10 lists, and a laminated pull-out map - all designed to help you see the very best of Berlin.Take a stroll along Unter den Linden, discover world-class treasures at Museumsinsel, have a picnic in the v[...]