The Ghosts of Berlin: Confronting German History in the Urban Landscape

About this book

In the twenty years since its original publication The Ghosts of Berlin has become a classic an unparalleled guide to understanding the presence of history in our built environment especially in a space as historically contestedand emotionally fraughtas Berlin. Brian Ladd examines the ongoing conflicts radiating from the remarkable fusion of architecture history and national identity in Berlin. Returning to the city frequently Ladd continues to survey the urban landscape traversing its ruins contemplating its buildings and memorials and carefully deconstructing the public debates and political controversies emerging from its past.