Ummm this is a difficult book to review, it's not a novel with a story to to be picked to pieces - it's a personal romp through the history of Germany - as its borders fluctuate, shrinking and expanding with the personal ambitions of which ever principality is in ascendancy. A book to dip into rather than read in one 'Volleri betreiben' session. Full of information and richly detailed , the authors enjoyment of the country, its museums and the history came through. I found that it has helped with my very vague knowledge of the hinterland of Europe and how these countries have waxed and waned over the centuries.
The book generated a good discussion about European history and our lack of knowledge. Some found the book too dense and a difficult read.
Words used to describe it: detailed, impenetrable, dry, dense, starts well, difficult, witty to begin with
Marks out of 10 - between 2 - 5
Next book
Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali
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