PublishedPrinceton University Press, March 2016 |
ISBN9780691171302 |
FormatSoftcover, 352 pages |
Dimensions22.9cm × 15.2cm |
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 scientific achievement. It was poised to achieve greatness. In
