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In the Wake of War: The Reconstruction of German Cities after World War II,Used
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In 1945 Germany's cities lay in ruins, destroyed by Allied bombers hat left major architectural monuments badly damaged and much of the housing stock reduced to rubble. At the war's end, observers thought that it would take forty years to rebuild, but by the late 1950s West Germany's cities had risen anew. The housing crisis had been overcome and virtually all important monuments reconstructed, and the cities had reclaimed their characteristic identities. Everywhere there was a mixture of old and new: historic churches and town halls stood alongside new housing and department stores; ancient street layouts were crossed or encircled by wide arteries; old city centers were balanced by garden suburbs laid out according to modern planning principles. In this book, Diefendorf examines the questions raised by this remarkable feat of urban reconstruction. He explains who was primarily responsible, what accounted for the speed of rebuilding, and how priorities were set and decisions acted upon. He argues that in such crucial areas as architectural style, urban planning, historic preservation, and housing policy, the Germans drew upon personnel, ideas, institutions, and practical experiences from the Nazi and preNazi periods. Diefendorf shows how the rebuilding of West Germany's cities after 1945 can only be understood in terms of longterm continuities in urban development.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'In the Wake of War'? A: The book examines the reconstruction of German cities after World War II, detailing the challenges and processes involved in rebuilding urban areas devastated by the war.
- Q: Who is the author of 'In the Wake of War'? A: The author is Jeffry M. Diefendorf.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 424 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'In the Wake of War'? A: The book was published on June 24, 1993.
- Q: Is 'In the Wake of War' available in hardcover? A: Yes, this book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What themes does Diefendorf explore in this book? A: Diefendorf explores themes such as architectural style, urban planning, historic preservation, and housing policy in the context of post-war reconstruction in Germany.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the complexities of urban reconstruction in Germany, including who was responsible for rebuilding, the speed of the process, and the prioritization of decisions.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'In the Wake of War' is suitable for academic study, especially for those interested in urban studies, history, and post-war reconstruction.
- Q: Does the author discuss the influence of Nazi-era practices on post-war rebuilding? A: Yes, Diefendorf discusses how personnel, ideas, and institutions from both the Nazi and pre-Nazi periods influenced the rebuilding of German cities.
- Q: What category does 'In the Wake of War' fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Criticism & Theory.