Prague in Black and Gold: Scenes from the Life of a European City
Demetz, Peter
ISBN 10: 0809016095 ISBN 13: 9780809016099
Published by Hill and Wang, 1998
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This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps. Seller Inventory # DBV.0809016095.A
Synopsis:
Prague is at the core of everything both wonderful and terrible in Western history, but few people truly understand this city's unique culture. In Prague in Black and Gold, Peter Demetz strips away sentimentalities and distortions and shows how Czechs, Germans, Italians, and Jews have lived and worked together for over a thousand years. .
About the Author: Peter Demetz is the author of many books, including The Air Show at Brescia, 1909 (FSG, 2002) and Prague in Black and Gold (H&W, 1997). He lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Title: Prague in Black and Gold: Scenes from the ...
Publisher: Hill and Wang
Publication Date: 1998
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: acceptable