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100 1 _aArcher, William,
_d1856-1924
245 1 0 _aGems (?) of German Thought
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-03-24
508 _aProduced by Jeannie Howse, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNational characteristics, German
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28396
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