Berlin

A single-volume biography of Berlin told via 21 portraits, from medieval times to the 21st century. Reveals the varied and rich history of Berlin, from its brightest to its darkest momentsThrough vivid portraits spanning five centuries, Rory MacLean reveals the varied and rich history of Berlin, from its brightest to its darkest moments. We encounter an ambitious prostitute refashioning herself as a princess, a Scottish mercenary fighting for the Prussian Army, Marlene Dietrich flaunting her sexuality and Hitler fantasising about the mega-city Germania. The result is a uniquely imaginative biography of one of the world's most volatile yet creative cities.