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Exploring the often-overlooked cultures of Eastern Europe, this book offers a rich tapestry of history and human experience shaped by political upheaval. Cultural historian Karl-Markus Gauß embarks on a thirteen-station journey through lesser-known towns, revealing the stories of forgotten humanists and the unique contributions of these communities. By focusing on peripheral locations rather than major capitals, Gauß uncovers a hybrid cultural history that highlights the complexities of European identity before, during, and after the twentieth century's divisions.
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In the Forest of Metropoles, Karl-Markus Gauß
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- Title
- In the Forest of Metropoles
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Karl-Markus Gauß
- Publisher
- University of Chicago Pr.
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 330
- ISBN13
- 9781803093970
- Category
- World history
- Description
- Exploring the often-overlooked cultures of Eastern Europe, this book offers a rich tapestry of history and human experience shaped by political upheaval. Cultural historian Karl-Markus Gauß embarks on a thirteen-station journey through lesser-known towns, revealing the stories of forgotten humanists and the unique contributions of these communities. By focusing on peripheral locations rather than major capitals, Gauß uncovers a hybrid cultural history that highlights the complexities of European identity before, during, and after the twentieth century's divisions.