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Emerging from a collection of 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 critical 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, despite its faults, Germany has become a model for others to emulate, while Britain 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.
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Why the Germans do it better : notes from a grown-up country, John Kampfner
- Language
- Released
- 2021
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- Book condition
- Good
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Kampfner
- Publisher
- Atlantic Books
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN10
- 1786499789
- ISBN13
- 9781786499783
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Historical Themes, Business, Business & Management, Maps & Travel, True Stories, History, Political Science & Politics, Politics, Creative Nonfiction, Travelogues, Economics, Germany, Culture and Society, Sociology, Gifts for grandpa, Gifts for women, Germans
- First published
- 2020
- Original title
- Why The Germans Do It Better: Notes From A Grown-Up Country
- Rating
- 3.95 out of 5
- Description
- Emerging from a collection of 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 critical 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, despite its faults, Germany has become a model for others to emulate, while Britain 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.