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The German Genius
Book • 2010
The German Genius by Peter Watson is a sweeping narrative that delves into the intellectual, cultural, and scientific achievements of Germany from the mid-18th century to the rise of Adolf Hitler in 1933.
The book highlights how German culture shaped Western thought and continues to influence contemporary ideas.
It explores the rise of Germany as a dominant intellectual force, producing influential figures like Goethe, Kant, and Einstein, and how this legacy was overshadowed by the Nazi regime.
The book highlights how German culture shaped Western thought and continues to influence contemporary ideas.
It explores the rise of Germany as a dominant intellectual force, producing influential figures like Goethe, Kant, and Einstein, and how this legacy was overshadowed by the Nazi regime.