Search Results: History - Germany from Poco Productions

2010 boxed gray hardcover w black DJ in very good+ condition; some wear to covers, good binding, no marks inside. US media mail only for shipping.The capital of Germany is showcased as a city of the world and bastion of art and culture in this striking travel companion. Berlins architectural gems are highlighted, ranging from the neoclassical creations of Karl Friedrich Schinkel to stately Gründerzeit villas and up-to-the-minute contemporary ensembles. Recalling the turbulent history of the metropolis, the guide reveals it not only in the Nikolaikirche and the Reichtstag but also in the landmark and symbol of a divide now overcome: the Brandenburg Gate. More than 170 miscellaneous museums, including the famous Museum Island and countless tiny private initiatives, are explored in detail. The citys art scene is presented, offering biting cabaret, art exhibitions, spectacular theatre productions, literary readings, concerts of classical or rock music, and even opera. Tempting tourists with the local… Read More

1934 black hardcover ex-library copy in good condition; some stamps and writing, some wear to covers, especially the edges, good binding, no marks inside. US media mail only for shipping.In the fall of 1933, Leland Stowe, the Paris correspondent of the New York Herald Tribune, made an extended trip through Germany with the intent to discover to what extent the Hitler Government is building up a war machine and a war psychology. Here are his findings.