Beyond the Wall : East Germany, 1949-1990 by Katja Hoyer 9780141999340

Beyond the Wall : East Germany, 1949-1990

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Instantly rocketing to the Sunday Times bestseller list and lauded as a top pick by esteemed publications, Katja Hoyer's "Beyond the Wall" offers a riveting exploration of East Germany's 40-year existence. This masterful work, hailed by critics as "utterly brilliant" and "profoundly human", shatters Western stereotypes and presents a nuanced portrait of a vanished nation.

Hoyer, recognised as one of the finest young historians of our time, meticulously reconstructs the GDR's journey from the ashes of World War II to the dawn of a new era. With remarkable insight, she unveils a society far more complex than the Cold War caricature often depicted, examining the interplay of socialist ideals, geopolitical pressures, and distinctly German characteristics that shaped this unique state.

From the erection of the Berlin Wall to the relative prosperity of the 1970s and the eventual crumbling of socialism, Hoyer's narrative is a tapestry of political intrigue, social dynamics, and cultural richness. Drawing upon an impressive array of previously unseen documents, interviews, and records, she breathes life into the "other Germany", revealing a landscape teeming with vitality despite oppression and hardship.

Longlisted for the prestigious Baillie Gifford Prize, "Beyond the Wall" is not merely a history book; it's a time machine that transports readers to a world that existed for a fleeting moment in history. For anyone seeking to truly understand post-war Europe, this authoritative yet engaging work is absolutely essential reading.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780141999340
Book Author: Katja Hoyer
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Book Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Book Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 22 cm
Book Publication Date: 2024-03-07
Book Pagination: 496 pages
Book Weight: 368g

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