Berlin Wall |
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| Author:
| Zuchora-Walske, Christine |
| Series title: | Essential Events Set 9 Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-62968-031-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2014 |
| Publisher: | ABDO Publishing Company
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| Imprint: | Essential Library |
| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $59.93USD $39.93 |
Book Description:
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This title examines an important historic event--the Berlin Wall's division of the city of Berlin, Germany, from the building of the wall to its destruction. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores why the wall was built, what it was like living in a divided city, and why the wall was torn down. Also discussed is the political context behind the wall, including the events in Germany following World War II and the tensions between capitalism and communism during the Cold War. Features...
More DescriptionThis title examines an important historic event--the Berlin Wall's division of the city of Berlin, Germany, from the building of the wall to its destruction. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores why the wall was built, what it was like living in a divided city, and why the wall was torn down. Also discussed is the political context behind the wall, including the events in Germany following World War II and the tensions between capitalism and communism during the Cold War. Features include a table of contents, glossary, selected bibliography, Web sites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.