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The French political philosopher Raymond Aron once observed that the twentieth century "could have been Germany's century." In 1900, the country was Europe's preeminent power, its material strength and strident militaristic ethos apparently balanced by a vital culture and... Read Full Overview

The French political philosopher Raymond Aron once observed that the twentieth century "could have been Germany's century." In 1900, the country was Europe's preeminent power, its material strength and strident militaristic ethos apparently balanced by a vital culture and extraordinary... Read Full Overview

In 1900, Germany was Europe's preeminent power, poised to achieve greatness. Here Fritz Stern explores the ambiguous promise of Germany before Hitler, as well as its horrifying decline under Nazi rule, and aspects of its remarkable recovery since World War II. Stern gracefully... Read Full Overview

The French political philosopher Raymond Aron once observed that the twentieth century "could have been Germany's century." In 1900, the country was Europe's preeminent power, its material strength and strident militaristic ethos apparently balanced by a vital culture and extraordinary... Read Full Overview