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Why the Germans Do it Better: Notes from a Grown-Up Country
Door John Kampfner
Categorie | Geschiedenis Europa |
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Boeknummer | #269208 |
Titel | Why the Germans Do it Better: Notes from a Grown-Up Country |
Auteur | Kampfner, John |
Boektype | Paperback |
Uitgeverij | London, Atlantic Books |
Jaar van uitgave | 2020 |
ISBN10 | 1786499762 |
ISBN13 | 9781786499769 |
Taal | Engels |
Samenvatting | ***THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*** BOOK OF THE YEAR IN GUARDIAN, ECONOMIST & NEW STATESMAN 'Excellent and provocative... a passionate, timely book.' Sunday Times 'A fine new book... thoughtful, deeply reported and impeccably even-handed.' The Times 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-Br... (Lees verder)exit 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. |
Pagina's | 312 |
Conditie | Goed |
Prijs | € 9,00 |
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