A Wall of Our Own: An American History of the Berlin Wall

by Paul M Farber and Paul M. Farber

Book Overview

The Berlin Wall is arguably the most prominent symbol of the Cold War era. Its construction in 1961 and its dismantling in 1989 are broadly understood as pivotal moments in the history of the last century. In A Wall of Our Own, Paul M. Farber traces the Berlin Wall as a site of pilgrimage for American artists, writers, and activists. During the Cold War and in the shadow of the Wall, figures such as Leonard Freed, Angela Davis, Shinkichi Tajiri,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 146965508X
• ISBN13: 9781469655086
• Release Date: March 2020
• Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.1"