In Search of Berlin by John Kampfner

We're updating our travel section! Take a step away from the confusing maps and guides and step into the past and present of Germany's capital through the eyes of resident author Kampfner.

The Sunday Times Bestseller, Kampfner's In Search of Berlin is a must-read before visiting the city or to learn about Germany's most long-standing, enduring city. The text covers 800 years of Berlin's history, from Industrial Powerhouse, to the rise of Nazi terror, and the contemporary refuge utopia that has attracted 180 Nationalities across Europe and the world. Kampfner first became enthralled by the city when he was a young journalist in Communist East Berlin, deciding to write about it after it would not leave his mind. Berlin is a city like no other, buzzling and tortured by its past. This book is a triumph in portraying Berlin both from the underground and through history.