The German Genius

From the late 18th century to 1933, Germany experienced a remarkable transformation into a leading cultural and intellectual power, producing influential artists, writers, scientists, and Nobel laureates. This period of flourishing German genius was later overshadowed by the rise and fall of Hitler and the Nazi regime. In this cultural history, Peter Watson explores the origins and impact of German innovation, illustrating how German thought from Bach to Freud has profoundly shaped modern America and Britain.