Björn recenserade Germania av Simon Winder
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I'm very much of two minds about this. On the one hand, Winder's history of Germany from ancient times up to 1933 is certainly full of both broad strokes and little anecdotes, told with humour and a personal touch that often serves to package the information well rather than distract from it.
On the other hand, Winder's sense of humour will take some getting used to, and his fascination with kitsch and constant tone of amused contempt isn't the book's strongest selling point.
I'm very much of two minds about this. On the one hand, Winder's history of Germany from ancient times up to 1933 is certainly full of both broad strokes and little anecdotes, told with humour and a personal touch that often serves to package the information well rather than distract from it.
On the other hand, Winder's sense of humour will take some getting used to, and his fascination with kitsch and constant tone of amused contempt isn't the book's strongest selling point.