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When the Great War broke out in August 1914, Thomas Mann, like so many people on both sides of the conflict, was exhilarated. Finally, the era of decadence that he had anatomized in Death in Venice had come to an end; finally, there was a cause worth fighting and even dying for, or, at least when it came to Mann himself, writing about. Mann immediately picked up his pen to compose a paean to the German cause. Soon after, his elder brother and lifelong rival, the novelist Heinrich Mann, responded with a no less determined denunciation.

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Delve into the pivotal years leading up to the First World War with Baron Beyens, a seasoned diplomat of the Belgian service. Posted to Berlin in 1912, his experiences and personal observations formed the backbone of this insightful book. Beyens had exclusive access to the German political elite, the Emperor included, and was privy to their perspectives on the escalating international tension. In this volume, he unveils the personas, driving motives, and responses of these influencers while also dissecting the economic triggers of the war. Unravel the intricate diplomacy and governmental ...

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Louisa May Alcott´s Little Women is the author´s love song for German culture and literature. In the novel, there are many moments when the characters make references to German literature, and Jo's love interest professor Bhaer is also based on Alcott's favourite writer, the German poet Goethe. When Friedrich helps Jo when she struggles writing to Weekly Volcano, we can see her influences from Goethe, Friedrich recommends Jo read Shakespeare and study characters like Goethe would have done.

Der Dreißigjährige Krieg! Es gibt eine Fülle guter deutscher Romane, Ebooks und Kurzgeschichten in unserer Literatur. Im Internet und auch offline entstehen immer mehr Geschichten über die Schlachten des 30ig jährigen Kriegesund das Leben der Soldaten. Dieses Werk gibt zahlreiche Informationen über die Grausamkeit des Krieges und die daraus folgende Trauer Europas. Nahende Apokalypse? Wie erlebten die Menschen vor 400 Jahren Tod, Vertreibung und Barbarei? Kämpfte man entschlossen genug um die eigene Freiheit zu verteidigen?

Dive into the fascinating world of German language and culture with One Hundred Quirky German Idioms and What They Really Mean by Johann Kluge. This engaging and entertaining book is your ultimate guide to understanding the colorful expressions that make German so unique. From "biting the grass" to "stepping on someone's tie," you'll discover the hidden meanings behind these playful phrases that leave language learners both puzzled and delighted.

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