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Asmara: Africa's Secret Modernist City (Paperback)

by Edward Denison (Author), Guang Yu Ren (Author), Naigzy Gebremedhin (Author)

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An excellent overview of Asmara's colonial past, the ambitious building program of its Italian occupants, and its present condition.

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Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Merrell (February 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1858943825
ISBN-13: 978-1858943824
Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 9.4 x 0.9 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for the arm chair traveler and history buff, March 11, 2004

By	Ron T. (Knoxville, TN United States) - See all my reviews

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I spent several years living with my family in Asmara as a young boy. Now as an adult I've been searching for a book that would allow my to do some arm chair traveling back to my former home. Mr. Denison's book allowed me to do that in both word and picture. The book is broken up into a general history section followed by detailed photos on the major architecture of Asmara in each of the significant eras, and offers both vintage and current photographs and design plans of the buildings in the city.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Asmara, Eritrea, May 20, 2007

By	T.C. Peck (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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Anyone who was in the Peace Corps in or near Asmara or stationed at Kagnew Station would appreciate this lovely book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An authoritative work , September 8, 2005

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A very important work that includes both the Eritrean history and the architectural mystique and prominence of this otherwise unknown city.

I applaud the authors for helping to preserve Eritrea's architectural treasures, which stand as a true gem compared with the rest of the African continent. Outlined in the book are those that were spared from the marauding British and greedy Ethiopian invaders and withstood decades of war.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Memories
I spent six years living and working in Asmara and was fascinated by its architecture. To compliment Asmara the city, are its citizens, the Asmarinos-friendly, dedicated,... Read more

Published 8 months ago by Robert R. Kudyba

5.0 out of 5 stars A 'must' for any college-level collection strong in architecture and modern urban landscapes.
Edward Denison, Guang Yu Ren and Naigzy Gebremedhin's ASMARA: AFRICA'S SECRET MODERNIST CITY examines the nature and architectural innovations of a city which holds one of the... Read more

Published on March 6, 2007 by Midwest Book Review

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Terrific "lost history" book! Thank you, Mr. Denison, et al,
for rediscovering and sharing this fascinating story with the rest of us!

Published on January 8, 2004

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