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 contested--and emotionally fraught--as 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.

About the Author
Brian Ladd is an urban historian and research associate at the University at Albany, State University of New York.


Book Information
ISBN 9780226558721
Author Brian Ladd
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint University of Chicago Press
Publisher The University of Chicago Press