The Berlin Wall A Very Brief History eBook Mark Black
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The Berlin Wall was the dividing line between the East and West, as well as between communism and democracy. Constructed overnight in 1961, it divided families and prevented East Germans from reaching the West for 28 years. When the Wall finally came down in 1989, and the border was opened, it was the trigger for celebration in both the East and the West.
These celebrations were quickly followed by political argument, as the World’s leaders debated how best to reunite Germany; reunification would lead to social and economic upheaval, but the Wall has now at least passed into history, with only small sections remaining to remind tourists and other visitors of the barrier that once divided a city and a nation.
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The Berlin Wall A Very Brief History eBook Mark Black
For those, like me, who just want to understand the history surrounding a particular event, Mark Black's books are perfect. He gives the facts and explanations of the political and social issues surrounding the subject. An author can't do much more than that in "a very brief history." I have gone to Mark Black's books on a number of occasions to be educated on some topic about which I wanted a better understanding.Product details
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The Berlin Wall A Very Brief History eBook Mark Black Reviews
A very brief history is exactly correct. I was looking for a synopsis of this historical moment and what you get is a completely boring 1 hour of reading material. I felt like I was reading a history report from a student. I think if you want an educational read, you'd be better off googling the topic and reading free online.
I'm in Berlin frequently on business and wanted to read up on the history of the city. Obviously starting on The Wall would be one of the main things to read about. At $3 this was a nice informative read that had good tidbits on the wall and the falling of. Recommended if you want a quick, concise overview.
Because of its brevity, this book offers only a sketchy outline of the events that precipitated the construction of the wall and the tensions that developed. This is generally poorly written, with plenty of grammar and usage mistakes.
This is a concise but very detailed book on the history of the Berlin Wall, from its erection up to the moment it was torn down in 1990. Researchers will have a great time using this as a resource for their academic work, particularly since it is packed with information minus the unnecessary fluff that weakens a lot of historical books today. The only thing missing is a more nuanced discussion of the native German reaction to the upheavals in the country from the end of the war leading to the developments that created the Berlin Wall. Both East and West Germany had their government representatives, but the book was far too focused on the actions and responses of the four occupying forces and left much of the German politicians' reaction out.
Very poorly written and superficial. I would give it 1-star if I had to pay for it; but as one of the free promos, I gave it two stars instead. There are a lot of these "very brief" histories produced by this author, and apparently (judging from the reader reviews) this is his style.
If you are planning a vacation in Germany and want to visit the exciting city of Berlin this is a good introduction to the history which is still part of the German peoples lives and opinions. A little insight to a time when West Berlin was isolated from the rest of Germany. Follow the path of the wall through the new city it's marked on the road! But we never learn a new Wall has been built between Palestine and Israel- maybe one day we will buy a piece of that one as a souvenir.
I was paid to review this book via the website oDesk around 3 years, and it was quite a chore to get through. The information was good, but it was full of typos, bad grammar, and was very poorly organized. I would discourage paying for this book, and instead picking up a history by a real historian, instead of one by someone regurgitating what they have read badly, and not in their first language (I assume). When I originally wrote the review, I praised certain aspects of the book, and denounced others, but now, 3 years later when I went back to look at my review, it is different than what I originally wrote, and only praises the book! What! Would someone other than me be able to change it? Here is what apparently has been on , and I don't have a record of what I originally wrote
"This very brief history does a good job of presenting the causes and effects of the division of post-WWII Berlin, leading up the Berlin Wall and its destruction. Black smoothly integrates all of the important themes throughout his narrative--diplomacy, policy, economy, and society--without losing the reader in the complicated chronological progression. There is also a pleasant peppering of stories of how people dealt with the wall and tried to cross it. This is definitely a easy way to familiarize yourself with one of the most important events in international relations."
For those, like me, who just want to understand the history surrounding a particular event, Mark Black's books are perfect. He gives the facts and explanations of the political and social issues surrounding the subject. An author can't do much more than that in "a very brief history." I have gone to Mark Black's books on a number of occasions to be educated on some topic about which I wanted a better understanding.
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