The Curtain and the Wall (Paperback)
Phillips, Timothy (Author)
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A landmark journey along the full length of the old Iron Curtain - from the Arctic Circle to Turkey's eastern border - tracing the history of the Cold War and meeting the people who live with its legacy.
Reviews
An account not only of how the Cold War frontiers were drawn, guarded or penetrated by brave escapers, but - more importantly - of how often they were rendered discreetly porous by all kinds of compromise ... fascinatingNeal AschersonA brilliant book, not only based on an inspired idea, but also written with a keen eye for human hopes, fears and tragedies. ... full o...
ISBN (SKU)
9781783785780
Pages
444
Weight
320g
Dimensions
198x129x27
Imprint
Granta Books
Published
06, September, 2023
Genres
Travel
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