Gems (?) of German Thought by William Archer
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"Gems (?) of German Thought" by William Archer is a collection of philosophical and nationalistic excerpts reflecting the mindset of Germany during the early 20th century, likely written in the late 19th century to early 20th century. This anthology aims to present a broad representation of German intellectual thought, particularly in the context of World War I and the nation’s aspirations for dominance. The text emphasizes themes of self-glorification, militarism, and cultural
superiority, echoing a nationalistic fervor that pervaded German society at the time. The opening of the anthology provides insights into Archer's compilation process and sets the ideological framework for the selected passages. It reveals his critique of the German spirit’s arrogance and ambition while acknowledging the lack of a systematic approach in his anthology. He describes an overwhelming tone of self-laudation and expresses concerns about the pervasive perspectives of German writers, particularly in their support of militaristic and expansionist ideologies. By synthesizing various voices, including notable scholars and public figures, the introduction establishes a critical yet curious stance on Germany's national identity and intellectual heritage as the nation stands on the precipice of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Editor | Archer, William, 1856-1924 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 17015965 |
| Title | Gems (?) of German Thought |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeannie Howse, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | National characteristics, German |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28396 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-28396-8 |
| Release Date | Mar 24, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 971 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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