Peter Watson's German Genius

In contrast, I found Peter Watson’s ‘German Genius’ refreshing as it separates Germany from its unsettling history. Watson’s frustration with British attitudes towards Germany and the expertise devoted solely to Hitler and the Holocaust runs throughout. Offering a different focus, Watson marvels at Germany’s post-war recovery, quoting John Dewey, who described German civilisation as a "self-conscious idealism with unsurpassed technical efficiency and organisation". On a recent visit to Berlin, I saw this first-hand through the vibrant culture and successful industry, juxtaposed with reminders of the challenging Cold War past, which formed a fascinating part of A Level