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David Quigley

    Quigley delves deeply into 19th-century American history, with a specific focus on urban and political history during the Civil War and Reconstruction eras. His work is characterized by meticulous research and analytical insight into this pivotal period of American formation. Through his writing, he uncovers the complex dynamics of power and societal change that shaped the nation. His approach offers readers a profound understanding of the intricacies of the past.

    Katrin Plavčak, some things you lose, some things you give away
    The Nurseryman's Rose
    Beyond the Aterno
    Second Founding
    • Second Founding

      New York City, Reconstruction, and the Making of American Democracy

      • 264 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Focusing on the aftermath of the Civil War, the book explores how New York City's political landscape significantly influenced the Reconstruction era. David Quigley highlights the complexities and conflicts that emerged as Americans redefined their government and democratic processes. By examining the interplay between local politics and national developments, the study illustrates how New York's history became intertwined with the broader narrative of the nation during this pivotal time.

      Second Founding
    • Beyond the Aterno

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Set against the backdrop of the Second World War, this true story follows Addis Amicarella, a resilient woman from the small commune of Acciano. Born into a family of six, she faced the challenges of a harsh life in the Aterno River valley. Her journey reflects the strength and determination required to navigate the difficulties of her upbringing and the historical context of her time.

      Beyond the Aterno
    • Ihre unheimlichen Bilder führen in eine leise Schreckenswelt aus Fundstücken – aus den politischen Medien, den exakt fiktiven Naturwissenschaften, aus den trivialen Abgründen des kollektiven Unbewussten. Die Tiefseeforscherin und (Welt-)All-Freundin Katrin Plavcak hat für ihr Künstlerbuch ein komplexes Dickicht aus den eigenen Bildern und Objekten, aus Vor-bildern und Texten unterschiedlichster Provenienz geschaffen, das die Position der BetrachterInnen verrückt und verwirrt und sie zwingt, diese Bilder in sich selbst zu suchen und wiederzufinden. Die Titel ihrer Einzelausstellungen wirkten wie Scheinwerfer in ihrer verdunkelten, überbelichteten Welt: Schlaflabor, Realitätsverlust, Der Plan zu verschwinden, Die Besucher aus dem Hier, Geheimes Leben, Fortgeschrittene Unsicherheit.

      Katrin Plavčak, some things you lose, some things you give away