Berlin Then and Now by Nick Gay
The Brandenburg Gate, seen in times of war and peace. The Kaiser Wilhelm memorial, once towering over a large square, is now long gone. The Berlin Wall, an icon of a divided city, now not much more than memory. The images of Berlin's history tell a story that moves from prosperity to chaos, ruin to restriction, before returning once again to stability and confidence. In Berlin Then and Now, vintage black-and-white photographs from throughout the life of the city are seen next to amazing color photos of Germany's capital today. From the Charlottenburg Palace, more than two-thirds destroyed in World War I but lovingly restored today, to the Kroll Opera House, a luxurious building once used as a temporary hospital during wartime and whose site is now a beautiful park, the city's most remarkable sites show why Berlin has long fascinated historians and tourists alike.
Nick Gay is a graduate of Cambridge University and spent much of this early life abroad. He moved to Berlin in 1991 and has been a resident ever since. In 1993, Nick and his partner Serena Gay founded Berlin Walks, a company offering guided tours in English in and around the city. The company now employs twelve guides in the summer and Nick is often in demand as a guide for his extensive knowledge of Berlin in the Third Reich and during the Cold War. He lives in Berlin.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781592234080 |
| ISBN 10 | 1592234089 |
| Title | Berlin Then and Now |
| Author | Nick Gay |
| Series | Then And Now Thunder Bay Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Thunder Bay Press |
| Year published | 2005-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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