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Ein Sehnsuchtsort, ein Tor in Richtung Westen – das war der Alexanderplatz für Nellja Veremej, als sie in den Neunzigerjahren nach Berlin kam. Stattdessen fand sie sich auf einer unwirtlichen Brache wieder, umstellt von Häuserkästen, deren Stil sie noch aus der Sowjetunion kannte.
Erst als sie sich in Alfred Döblins berühmtem Roman vertieft und in die Geschichte des Platzes eintaucht, offenbart er sich ihr als Ort der Begegnungen und Gegensätze,...
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Berlins Friedhöfe werden oft von Leuten genutzt, die nicht trauern, sondern sich entspannen wollen – abseits der großen Parks, in denen man von Skateboardern überfahren wird und von Musikanten nicht immer angenehm überrascht. Aber einige Friedhöfe können noch viel mehr: Sie bieten Überraschendes und Erbauendes, Verstörendes und Horizonterweiterndes. Wer sich auskennt, kann zum Beispiel Zwiesprache mit Hegel oder Fanny Hensel halten, nächtliche...
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Die Künstlerkolonie in der Nähe des Breitenbachplatzes ist seit den 1920er¬Jahren Heimstatt für viele Künstler, Schriftsteller und Intellektuelle. Der Liedermacher Manfred Maurenbrecher wohnt dort seit Jahrzehnten begibt sich in diesem Buch auf eine historische Spurensuche, die viel über das Zusammenleben der Bewohner und den Zusammenhang zwischen Architektur und Lebensform verrät. Der Spaziergang durch die Geschichte der Künstlerkolonie ist...
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Dieses Buch nimmt den Leser mit auf eine abenteuerliche Reise durch Geschichte und Gegenwart der Sonnenallee – jener Magistrale, die das quirlige Kreuzkölln mit dem beschaulichen Treptow verbindet. Auf einer Strecke von fünf Kilometern trifft hier orientalischer Lebensstil auf Berliner Schnauze, schmiegen sich hässliche Plattenbauten an sanierte Gründerzeithäuser, eilen hippe Coffeetogotrinker an Bettlern und Gestrandeten vorbei. In feinfühligen...
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Zwischen 1969 und 1973 entstand im Zentrum Ost-Berlins ein einzigartiger Hochhauskiez.
In die markanten Neubauten auf der Fischerinsel zogen neben kinderreichen Familien vor allem Künstler, Wissenschaftler, Funktionäre und Diplomaten ein – DDR-Alltag traf hier auf Prominenz und Extravaganz.
Auch die Familie von Andreas Ulrich lebte eine Zeitlang auf der Fischerinsel. Fünf Jahrzehnte später begibt sich der Journalist auf die Suche nach seinen...
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Get the Summary of Peter Frankopan's The Silk Roads in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Silk Roads" by Peter Frankopan explores the historical significance of the trade routes connecting Asia, Europe, and Africa. It begins with the early civilizations of Babylon and Mohenjo-Daro, highlighting the Persian Empire's influence and the spread of trade during the Han dynasty. The book details the exchange of goods,...
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Die Oderberger Straße war zu DDR-Zeiten ein Biotop für Künstler und Unangepasste. Auch die Bürgerrechtlerin Freya Klier und ihre Tochter Nadja lebten hier zehn Jahre lang. In diesem Buch begeben sie sich auf Spurensuche in die wechselvolle Geschichte der Straße und ihrer Bewohner – von den Anfängen im 19. Jahrhundert bis in die Zeit nach dem Mauerfall, als plötzlich überall Galerien, Kneipen und Kulturprojekte in die alten Häuser einzogen....
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Get the Summary of Robert Kaplan's The Loom of Time in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Loom of Time" by Robert Kaplan delves into the complex history and future of the Greater Middle East, a region stretching from Europe to China, known for its arid climate, political upheaval, and lack of consistent ruling authority. The book examines the region's history of tribalism and religious divisions, the establishment...
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Get enchanted with Great Wall history and its remarkable events. Are you struggling to make sense of what happened at that specific point in history? Do you want to learn all of the historical stories in an easier manner? Pick up this overview history book today to learn the inspiring history behind Great Wall! This is the perfect book for history fans for all kids to enjoy. The Great Wall of China was constructed as protection against the invaders...
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Follow the comical adventures of Harper, Scarlet and their family as they expore Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile and get up to all sorts of mischief. A unique souvenir of the city for both children and adults. Jan-Andrew Henderson is a multi award-winning author, historian and former tour guide on Edinburgh's Royal Mile
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This book is a new perspective on the history of Ukraine. It is about naval attacks and epic battles. About Scythian barrows and Viking raids.Among many other unique or little-known facts, the book provides a clue on who controlled Crimea 1,000 years ago which can be helpful to better understand the reasons for the current Russian invasion of Ukraine. The book provides insights into the literary masterpiece The Song of Igor's Campaign, and the difference...
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History Encounters unearths the greatest stories with the major events from The Berlin Wall to expand reader horizons for readers to be best informed. The Berlin Wall was the concrete manifestation of the Iron Curtain, which signified the profound ideological difference between the capitalist, democratic Western powers and the socialist, communist Soviet Union. After WWII ended, the Allied Powers carved up defeated Germany into four blocks. They did...
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A tale of eighteenth-century invention and competition, commerce and conflict, this is a lively, illustrated, and accurate chronicle of the search to solve "the longitude problem," the question of how to determine a ship's position at sea-and one that changed the history of mankind.
Ships, Clocks, and Stars brings into focus one of our greatest scientific stories: the search to accurately measure a ship's position at sea. The incredible, illustrated...
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The fascinating story of how and why all fifty American states were formed-and how they became a part of history's greatest social experiment. Every US state has a unique history that deserves a separate book. The Creation of the American States provides readers with essential information on how each of the fifty states came into being. From the time of the first explorers and settlers to the present day, A. Ward Burian tells the story of how the...
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For many, the names Bethlehem, Babylon, and Jerusalem are known as the setting for epic stories from the Bible featuring rustic mangers, soaring towers, and wooden crosses. What often gets missed is that these cities are far more than just the setting for the Bible and its characters-they were instrumental to the creation of the Bible as we know it today.
Robert Cargill, Assistant Professor of Classics and Religious Studies at the University of...
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Hotel Victory was a beacon of luxury and grandeur along the shores of Put-in-Bay, Ohio. Attracting crowds especially for the short three-month tourist season, the allure of its sumptuous accommodations surrounded by sun and water promised an unforgettable memory. The truth is that unfortunately not every story culminates in a jubilant ending; however, the life lessons we are able to take from such precipitous situations can be invaluable and formative....
18) Revolution in a Cup: Coffee's Modern Resurgence and Global Impact: The Contemporary Coffee Revolu
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Unleash your inner coffee enthusiast and embark on a thrilling adventure through time, taste, and transformation in "Revolution in a Cup: Coffee's Modern Resurgence and Global Impact." This captivating exploration reveals the untold story of coffee, from its mystical origins in ancient Ethiopia to its current reign as the world's favorite brew.Buckle up as we transport you to the bustling coffeehouses of 17th-century Europe, where brilliant minds...
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A comprehensive guide to New York City's historical geography of social and political movements.
Occupy Wall Street did not come from nowhere. It was part of a long history of uprising that has shaped New York City. From the earliest European colonization to the present, New Yorkers have been revolting. Hard hitting, revealing, and insightful, Revolting New York tells the story of New York's evolution through revolution, a story of near-continuous...
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