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Anna Funder's insightful exploration begins with the pivotal year of 1989, marking the fall of the Berlin Wall and the irreversible transformation of a nation that epitomized the Cold War. This event dismantled the oppressive division between East and West Germany, turning the bleak reality of East Germany into a mere memory. While the initial excitement of reunification was palpable, the transition proved challenging for many, especially those who had endured the oppressive surveillance of the Stasi, the secret police. The statistics were stark: one in fifty East Germans acted as informants, leading to behaviors that seemed unimaginable just a wall apart. Funder vividly recounts remarkable stories from this era, highlighting both the darkness and humanity of life in East Germany. Among these tales are a young girl whose actions could have triggered global conflict and the man who contributed to the Wall's creation. These narratives, drawn from both the past and present, illustrate Berlin's ongoing struggle with its historical legacy. The book ultimately conveys a life-affirming message, reflecting the profound impact of the Wall's destruction on those who witnessed it.
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Stasiland, Anna Funder
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- Année de publication
- 2002
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- Titre
- Stasiland
- Sous-titre
- Stories from Behind the Berlin Wall
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Anna Funder
- Éditeur
- Text Publishing
- Publié
- 2002
- Format
- souple
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN10
- 1876485906
- ISBN13
- 9781876485900
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Nonfiction, Sciences sociales, Thème historique, Histoire, Histoires vraies, Biographies, Sciences politiques & Politique, Politique, Autobiographies et mémoires, Journalisme littéraire, Allemagne, Histoires de vie, Berlin, Histoire allemande, Communisme, Blagues & Anecdotes, République démocratique allemande, Services secrets, Socialisme, Régimes totalitaires, Totalitarisme, Stasi (service secret et renseignement de la RDA), État totalitaire, Mur de Berlin, Police Secrète
- Évaluation
- 4,2 sur 5
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- Anna Funder's insightful exploration begins with the pivotal year of 1989, marking the fall of the Berlin Wall and the irreversible transformation of a nation that epitomized the Cold War. This event dismantled the oppressive division between East and West Germany, turning the bleak reality of East Germany into a mere memory. While the initial excitement of reunification was palpable, the transition proved challenging for many, especially those who had endured the oppressive surveillance of the Stasi, the secret police. The statistics were stark: one in fifty East Germans acted as informants, leading to behaviors that seemed unimaginable just a wall apart. Funder vividly recounts remarkable stories from this era, highlighting both the darkness and humanity of life in East Germany. Among these tales are a young girl whose actions could have triggered global conflict and the man who contributed to the Wall's creation. These narratives, drawn from both the past and present, illustrate Berlin's ongoing struggle with its historical legacy. The book ultimately conveys a life-affirming message, reflecting the profound impact of the Wall's destruction on those who witnessed it.