I know, but with WWII, every other country was forgiven. Our greatest chancellor ever - Helmut Schmidt - once said we will be the baddies of the world until someone else does something worse.
I remember him. Sounds like a wise man. I keep meaning to read more (or indeed anything) on post-1945 European history. I do have a 'few' books in a stack waiting to go.
Can you recommend any modern German history books that you think I might like? I have a few books that focus on Berlin (inevitably) but I'd like to read something with a bit wider focus.
Wow, one list where the Germans aren't among the worst. ;)
ReplyDelete[grin] Oh, we Brits did a LOT of bad shit in our time!
DeleteI know, but with WWII, every other country was forgiven. Our greatest chancellor ever - Helmut Schmidt - once said we will be the baddies of the world until someone else does something worse.
DeleteI remember him. Sounds like a wise man. I keep meaning to read more (or indeed anything) on post-1945 European history. I do have a 'few' books in a stack waiting to go.
ReplyDeleteHe was very wise indeed. Too wise for many, hence his dismissal.
DeleteCan you recommend any modern German history books that you think I might like? I have a few books that focus on Berlin (inevitably) but I'd like to read something with a bit wider focus.
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