Before her devastating fall (and thankfully temporary) in the wake of the World War II, Germany was a monument to opulence, cosmopolitanism and deep patriotism. At the turn of the century, it seemed that nothing but the promise was on the horizon.
In a recently published book entitled rightly Germany 100 , photo archivists, writers, and curators worked together to give us a glimpse of what the meaning of the promise of a series of stunning images.
The employees who worked on the project did so with the hope to convey a sense of nostalgia for a country that was finally dragged its deepest point down only a few decades after these pictures were taken.
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These images were brought to life through the photochromic process, and images in this publication were collected by Marc Walter publisher who happens to have one of the largest collections of photochromic worldwide.
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Scherwin, Grand Ducal Palace, East Side
the book contains more than 800 photos breathtaking, each of which takes the readers towards a bright moment in German history.
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Cathedral and Frederick Bridge
According to the publisher, the book "this turn-of-the-century Germany as he liked to be: self-confidence , sparkling, patriotic, but also with a belief in progress. "
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Wernigerode, City Hall
in 100, Germany was sitting in the liminal space between tradition and progress. These images skillfully captures this transition by highlighting the towering statues and medieval towns alongside progress images on the boulevards animated in the most cosmopolitan cities.
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Basei Bridge seen Ferdinandstein Rock
the aim of the book is simply to create "a fascinating and nostalgic view of a lost era before the ravages of time and history installed."
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Rheinstein Castle Near Trechtingshausen
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We usually keep our thoughts on the story in a series of images, so that the approach adopted by these employees is more appropriate. With the creation of Germany 100 , these authors and publishers effectively rewrite the visual stories that we so deeply ingrained in our minds.
For more information on the book and to buy a copy for yourself, visit the website of Taschen.

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