Emerging from a collection of disparate city states 150 years ago no other country has had as
turbulent a history as Germany or enjoyed so much prosperity in such a short time frame. Today
as much of the world succumbs to authoritarianism and democracy is undermined from its heart
Germany stands as a bulwark for decency and stability. Mixing personal journey and anecdote
with compelling empirical evidence this is a searching and entertaining exploration of the
country many in the West still love to hate. Raising important questions for our post-Brexit
landscape Kampfner asks why Germany has become a model for others to emulate while Britain
still languishes in wartime nostalgia and fails to tackle contemporary challenges. Part memoir
part history part travelogue Why the Germans Do It Better is a rich and witty portrait of an
eternally fascinating country.
