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German Virtues

Asfa-Wossen Asserate

‘Anmut’ to ‘Weltschmerz’

Prince Asfa-Wossen Asserate returns to his favourite topic: the Germans. The Ethiopian prince and urbane historian scrutinizes the virtues of the people with whom he has found his home from home. Punctuality may well be an unsurprising item on the list, but grace and even humour have so far not appeared peculiarly German virtues. These are only some of many of the authors’ observations of German character traits – from the curious to the charming.

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Published by C.H.Beck , ISBN: 9783406723407

Main content page count: 239 Pages

ISBN: 9783406723407

Comments

‘With verve and comprehensive erudition, Asserate

describes twenty-two German virtues alongside

their corresponding vices. Every chapter is a gem.’

Regina Krieger

‘An erudite and entertaining amble through German cultural

history.’

Felix Johannes Enzian