For most of its history, Zagreb was a small town to which big
things happened. It has been ruled by Hungary and the Habsburg
Monarchy, threatened by the Ottomans, and absorbed into Yugoslavia.
Today it is the capital city of the newly independent
Croatia.
In Zagreb: A Cultural History, Celia Hawkesworth guides us through
a modern city that reflects all the important trends in Central
European culture, architecture, and fashion. We visit the city's
center, a beautiful "green horseshoe," graced with trees and public
gardens, and lined with imposing buildings. Hawkesworth explores
this central core and the atmospheric old town on a rise above it,
finding a mix of old and modern buildings, a rich cultural
tradition, and a vibrant outdoor cafe life. She describes the many
statues in the streets and squares, commemorating those who have
contributed to the city's unique inner life. She also examines the
legacy of outside invasion, fire, earthquakes, and political
strife, pointing to the street names that reflect Zagreb's
turbulent past. Zagreb illuminates the artistic side of the city,
discussing the sculpture of Ivan Mestrovic, the unique collections
of paintings in the Strossmayer and Modern Galleries, and the
novels and plays of Miroslav Krleza.
A perfect book for armchair travelers, Zagreb takes us on a
captivating tour of one of Eastern Europe's leading cities.
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