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Why the Germans Do it Better: Notes from a Grown-Up Country

John Kampfner
3.95/5 (2522 ratings)
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A provocative and entertaining exploration of the country that Britons love to hate by one of our most respected journalists.

Emerging from a collection of disparate city states 150 years ago, no other country has had as turbulent a history as Germany or enjoyed so much prosperity in such a short time frame. Today, as much of the world succumbs to authoritarianism and democracy is undermined from its heart, Germany stands as a bulwark for decency and stability.

Mixing personal journey and anecdote with compelling empirical evidence, this is a searching and entertaining exploration of the country many in the West still love to hate. Raising important questions for our post-Brexit landscape, Kampfner asks why Germany has become a model for others to emulate, while Britain still languishes in wartime nostalgia and fails to tackle contemporary challenges. Part memoir, part history, part travelogue, Why the Germans Do It Better is a rich and witty portrait of an eternally fascinating country.
Format:
Hardcover
Pages:
320 pages
Publication:
2020
Publisher:
Atlantic Books
Edition:
Language:
eng
ISBN10:
1786499754
ISBN13:
9781786499752
kindle Asin:
B08PQ6JSV3

Why the Germans Do it Better: Notes from a Grown-Up Country

John Kampfner
3.95/5 (2522 ratings)
Read Download
A provocative and entertaining exploration of the country that Britons love to hate by one of our most respected journalists.

Emerging from a collection of disparate city states 150 years ago, no other country has had as turbulent a history as Germany or enjoyed so much prosperity in such a short time frame. Today, as much of the world succumbs to authoritarianism and democracy is undermined from its heart, Germany stands as a bulwark for decency and stability.

Mixing personal journey and anecdote with compelling empirical evidence, this is a searching and entertaining exploration of the country many in the West still love to hate. Raising important questions for our post-Brexit landscape, Kampfner asks why Germany has become a model for others to emulate, while Britain still languishes in wartime nostalgia and fails to tackle contemporary challenges. Part memoir, part history, part travelogue, Why the Germans Do It Better is a rich and witty portrait of an eternally fascinating country.
Format:
Hardcover
Pages:
320 pages
Publication:
2020
Publisher:
Atlantic Books
Edition:
Language:
eng
ISBN10:
1786499754
ISBN13:
9781786499752
kindle Asin:
B08PQ6JSV3

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