Along the Wall and Watchtower: A Journey Down Germany's Divide

by Oliver August

"TIMES" correspondent Oliver August's revealing portrait of reunified Germany, told in the form of an engaging travelogue--an 800-mile journey along the former Iron Curtain.

Genres: Travel, History, Germany, Nonfiction

244 pages, Paperback

First published November 15, 1999

Reviews

[Abby · Rating 5 out of 5]

superb account of the aftermath of the division of East and West Germany, 9-10 years after the end of the Cold War. Turns out there is a psychological wall between the two sides even though the physical wall is gone. Wonderful writing, great/subtle use of humor.

[Steve · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really interesting to read about the divide through the whole of Germany rather than just Berlin, although the chapter on Berlin was great too.