Berlin: Second Edition

by Gordon McLachlan, Helka Ahokas (Photographer)

From Berlin's origins as a small, medieval town, to its 18th-century role as the capital of Prussia, through the cultural flowering of the Weimar Republic and the bitter years of the Third Reich to the euphoric reunification in 1989, McLachlan unfolds the city's diverse and fascinating past. He skillfully weaves literary, architectural and historical themes into detailed descriptions of Berlin's landmark monuments and museums, embellished with in-depth cultural reports. Tempting sections on German cuisine and beverages, a useful German language glossary and up-to-date listings of shopping, arts and museum venues help make this a truly outstanding account of one of the world's great capital cities. * A skillful evocation of one of the world's great capitals * Invaluable reference book for exploring the city* Tempting sections on German cuisine and beverages, with a special focus on beer * Literary excerpts add a different perspective to Berlin's rich legacy * Extensive historical, cultural and architectural background

Paperback

First published September 1, 1994