ISBN: 9780243390625 - The German Obsession (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the historical evolution of German nationalism, particularly the growth of the bellicose ideology that motivated the German people in the years leading up to the first World War. The author argues that the German obsession with war and violence can be traced back to the influence of radical thinkers such as Max Stirner and Friedrich Nietzsche, who glorified the concept of the "superman" and advocated the use of force to achieve national goals. The book provides a detailed analysis of the political and social factors that contributed to the rise of German nationalism in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and explores the ways in which this ideology was used to justify German aggression and atrocities during the First World War. Ultimately, the book offers a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked nationalism and the importance of fostering international understanding and cooperation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…