The german genius is a virtuoso cultural history of german ideas and influence, from 1750 to the present day, by acclaimed historian peter watson. Europes third renaissance, the second scientific revolution and the twentieth century by peter watson. Until hitler, it was widely understood around the world that the german spirit was intellectual, idealistic and cultured to the core. The german genius goodreads meet your next favorite book. A journalist of heroic industry, watson is frustrated by the british ignorance of. The german genius harpercollins harpercollins publishers. Peter watson is an intellectual historian, journalist, and the author of thirteen books, including convergence. From bach, goethe, and schopenhauer to nietzsche, freud, and einstein, from the arts and humanities to science and phi. His journalistic work includes detailed investigations of auction houses and the international market in stolen antiquities.
Britains peter watson is a former journalist who has written several provocative tomes on the history of ideas. July 1, 2010 germany, said historian norbert elias, cannot move ahead until a convincing explanation for the rise of hitler has been given. Europes third renaissance, the second scientific revolution and the twentieth century uk ed. Jul 18, 2010 the german genius is a great baggy monster of a book, mixing passionate advocacy with biographical trivia amid compressed summaries of some exceedingly difficult ideas. In this absorbing cultural and intellectual history, peter watson goes back through. Read the german genius online by peter watson books. The german genius is a virtuoso cultural history of german ideas and influence, from 1750 to the present day, by acclaimed historian peter watson making of. Peter frank patrick watson born 23 april 1943 is a british intellectual historian and former journalist, now perhaps best known for his work in the history of ideas. Peter watson was educated at the universities of durham, london and rome, and was awarded scholarships in italy and the united states. The german genius is a virtuoso cultural history of german ideas and influence, from 1750 to the present day, by acclaimed historian peter watson making of the. In this absorbing cultural and intellectual history, peter watson goes back through time to explore the origins of the german genius, explaining how and why it flourished, how it shaped our lives, and, most important, how it continues to influence our world. About the book from the end of the baroque age and the death of bach in 1750 to the rise of hitler in 1933, germany was transformed from a poor relation among western nations into a dominant intellectual and cultural force more influential than france, britain, italy, holland, and the united states.
Jul 01, 2010 the german genius europes third renaissance, the second scientific revolution, and the twentieth century by peter watson. Chapter twentyone and chapter twentytwo act as the turning point historically german in the sense of being a positive influence for the rest of the. The german genius is a lengthy compilation of essential german contributions to philosophy, theology, mathematics, natural and social science. In this fascinating cultural history, peter watson goes back through time to explore the origins of the german genius, how it flourished and shaped our lives, and, most importantly, to reveal how it continues to shape our world. Though its a bit removed from the great war, i wanted to throw up a quick recommendation as i think it would make valuable background reading for anyone in. The german genius by peter watson from the end of the baroque age and the death of bach in 1750 to the rise of hitler in 1933, germany was transformed. The german genius is a great baggy monster of a book, mixing passionate advocacy with biographical trivia amid compressed summaries of some exceedingly difficult ideas. Europes third renaissance, the second scientific revolution and the twentieth century. The first edition of the novel was published in 2010, and was written by peter watson.
The german genius por peter watson, 9781416526155, disponible en book depository con envio gratis. Between 1750 and 1933, germany, formerly considered the backwards neighbor of more enlightened. From the end of the baroque age and the death of bach in 1750 to the rise of hitler in 1933, germany was transformed from a poor relation among western nations into a dominant intellectual and cultural force more. The german genius is watsons eighthundredandfiftypage love letter to the allstars of the teutonic intellecthis elan generates its own momentum the books breadth is part of the point. Between 1750 and 1933, germany, formerly considered the backwards neighbor of. Jun 22, 2010 the german genius is a virtuoso cultural history of german ideas and influence, from 1750 to the present day, by acclaimed historian peter watson making of the modern mind, ideas. Cart hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases electronics books. The german genius by peter watson used 9781416526155.
To discredit the stereotype that equates germans with nazis, this book takes us back beyond hitler to the period 17801830, defined in the. Yet how did the germans achieve their preeminence beginning in the mid18th century. Aug 12, 2010 as peter watson notes in the german genius, there were frequent breakouts of popular german fever at various places and times during the 18th and 19th centuries. The german genius the third renaissance, the second. The german genius by peter watson read online on bookmate. Watson s first xi of modern history is exclusively male. As he convincingly demonstarates, while we may hold other european cultures in higher esteem, it was german thinking. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 992 pages and is available in ebook format. From bach, goethe, and schopenhauer to nietzsche, freud, and einstein, from the arts and humanities to science and philosophy, the german genius is a lively and. The german genius ebook by peter watson 9780062018465. The german genius, by peter watson the independent the.
The german genius europes third renaissance, the second scientific revolution, and the twentieth century by peter watson. The german genius, by peter watson the independent. Europes third renaissance, the second scientific revolution. In his massive intellectual undertaking, watson attempts to shift our attention to the flowering of the german mind from 1750 to 1933 as well as its transformation postwwii.
Oct 23, 2011 to discredit the stereotype that equates germans with nazis, this book takes us back beyond hitler to the period 17801830, defined in the opening collage of quotations as the german. Available in used condition with free delivery in australia. Europes third renaissance, the second scientific revolution, and the twentieth century pdf epub book. To discredit the stereotype that equates germans with nazis, this book takes us back beyond hitler to the period 17801830, defined in the opening. After a stint as deputy editor of new society magazine, he was for four years part of the sunday times insight team of investigative journalists. From bach, goethe, and schopenhauer to nietzsche, freud, and einstein, from the arts and humanities to science and philosophy, the german genius is a lively.
Watsons book is intended to subvert the negative german stereotypes. Aug 04, 2011 in this fascinating cultural history, peter watson goes back through time to explore the origins of the german genius, how it flourished and shaped our lives, and, most importantly, to reveal how it continues to shape our world. I am currently working on a cultural history of modern france a sort of companion to my book, the german genius, which will be delivered to the publisher at the end of september 2020, and published all being well about a year after that. Europes third renaissance, the second scientific revolution, and the twentieth century, by peter watson. In this absorbing cultural and intellectual history, peter watson goes back through time to explore the origins of the german genius, explaining how and why it. What peter watson achieves in the german genius is to argue that there are many other aspects to germanys historiography throughout the twentieth century which should not be overlooked if one is to gain a better understanding of germanys more recent history. Cart hello select your address best sellers todays. Europes third renaissance, the second scientific revolution, and the twentieth century. The german genius 9781416526155 by watson, peter and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The german genius book by peter watson official publisher. In the book by peter watson, the german genius reflects greatly on the importance of german influence as well as the impact of historical individuals had on sculpting what germany is now. Earn money by sharing your favorite books through our affiliate program. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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