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Burning Down The Haus: Punk Rock, Revolution, And The Fall Of The Berlin Wall
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Named One Of The Best Books Of The Year By Rolling Stone * Bookpage * Amazon * Rough Tradelonglisted For The Carnegie Medal For Excellence[A] Riveting And Inspiring History Of Punks Hardfought Struggle In East Germany. The New York Times Book Reviewa Thrilling And Essential Social History That Details The Rebellious Youth Movement That Helped Change The World. Rolling Stoneoriginal And Inspiring . . . Mr. Mohr Has Written An Important Work Of Cold War Cultural History. The Wall Street Journalwildly Entertaining . . . A Thrilling Tale . . . A Joy In The Way It Brings Back Punks Fury And High Stakes.Vogueit Began With A Handful Of East Berlin Teens Who Heard The Sex Pistols On A British Military Radio Broadcast To Troops In West Berlin, And It Ended With The Collapse Of The East German Dictatorship. Punk Rock Was A Lifechanging Discovery. The Buzzsaw Guitars, The Messedup Clothing And Hair, The Rejection Of Society And The Diy Approach To Building A New One: In Their Gray Surroundings, Where Everyones Future Was Preordained By Some Communist Apparatchik, Punk Represented A Revolutionary Philosophyquite Literally, As It Turned Out.But As These Young Kids Tried To Form Bands And Became More Visible, Security Forcesincluding The Dreaded Secret Police, The Stasitargeted Them. They Were Spied On By Friends And Even Members Of Their Own Families; They Were Expelled From Schools And Fired From Jobs; They Were Beaten By Police And Imprisoned. Instead Of Conforming, The Punks Fought Back, Playing An Indispensable Role In The Underground Movements That Helped Bring Down The Berlin Wall.This Secret History Of East German Punk Rock Is Not Just About The Music; It Is A Story Of Extraordinary Bravery In The Face Of One Of The Most Oppressive Regimes In History. Rollicking, Cinematic, Deeply Researched, Highly Readable, And Thrillingly Topical, Burning Down The Haus Brings To Life The Young Men And Women Who Successfully Fought Authoritarianism Three Chords At A Timeand Is A Fiery Testament To The Irrepressible Spirit Of Revolution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Burning Down the Haus'? A: 'Burning Down the Haus' explores the history of punk rock in East Germany, highlighting how a group of young people used music as a form of rebellion against an oppressive regime.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Tim Mohr, who provides a deeply researched narrative of the punk movement in East Germany.
- Q: When was 'Burning Down the Haus' published? A: 'Burning Down the Haus' was published on September 3, 2019.
- Q: What is the book's page count? A: 'Burning Down the Haus' contains 400 pages.
- Q: What format is the book available in? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: Is 'Burning Down the Haus' suitable for readers interested in music history? A: Yes, the book provides an essential look at the intersection of punk music and political resistance, making it suitable for readers interested in music history and cultural movements.
- Q: What type of reader would enjoy this book? A: 'Burning Down the Haus' is ideal for readers interested in history, punk music, and social movements, as well as those who appreciate narratives of courage against authoritarianism.
- Q: Does the book include personal stories from individuals involved in the punk movement? A: Yes, the book features personal stories and accounts from individuals who were part of the punk movement in East Germany, offering a unique perspective on their experiences.
- Q: What accolades has 'Burning Down the Haus' received? A: 'Burning Down the Haus' has been named one of the best books of the year by several publications, including Rolling Stone and BookPage, and was longlisted for the Carnegie Medal for Excellence.
- Q: Is there a specific audience that this book targets? A: The book targets readers interested in Cold War history, cultural studies, and the evolution of music as a form of protest, appealing to both casual readers and academic audiences.