Tom Fletcher
Principal-Elect, Hertford College, Oxford Uni. Ex UK Ambassador, No 10. The Foundation for Opportunity helps good people doing good things in public life.
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“Congrats to my brilliant kayak and creative industries partner @johnkampfner on the deserved success of another essential book. https://t.co/5jledFxiZ3” (from X)
Emerging from a collection of 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 critical 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, despite its faults, Germany has become a model for others to emulate, while Britain 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.