In "What Germany Thinks; Or, The War as Germans See It," Thomas F. A. Smith offers an incisive analysis of German perspectives during a pivotal moment in history, namely World War I. Smith's writing is both engaging and informative, interweaving personal narratives and broader sociopolitical commentary to capture the complexities of German sentiment amidst the turmoil of war. His literary style is characterized by a blend of polemical discourse and empirical observation, reflecting the anxieties and aspirations of a nation grappling with its identity in a time of conflict. This book is not just a chronicle of events but an exploration of the German psyche, making it a significant addition to the literature on wartime perspectives and nationalism. Thomas F. A. Smith, a distinguished political analyst and commentator, was deeply influenced by the socio-political climate of post-World War I Europe. His firsthand experiences and extensive research on German culture and history provide a unique lens through which he examines the narratives shaped by war. Smith's background in sociology and political theory enables him to dissect the psychological undercurrents that inform collective beliefs, making his insights both profound and relevant. This book is highly recommended for scholars, students, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of national identity and perception during wartime. Smith's thoughtful exploration invites readers to engage critically with the narratives that shape public opinion, enriching their understanding of historical and contemporary issues surrounding conflict.

What Germany Thinks by Thomas F. A. Smith.

Thomas F. A. Smith (1875-? ) was an English Lecturer in the University of Erlangen and the author of The Soul of Germany: A Twelve Years' Study of the People from Within, 1902-1914 (1915) and What Germany Thinks; or, The War as Germans See it (1915). In many quarters of the world, especially in certain sections of the British public, people believed that the German nation was led blindly into the World War by an unscrupulous military clique. Now, however, there is ample evidence to prove that the entire nation was thoroughly well informed of the course which events were taking, and also warned as to the catastrophe to which the national course was certainly leading.

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L'auteur a vécu pendant douze ans en pays d'outre-Rhin ; il a été professeur à l'Université d'Erlangen. Il est rentré en Angleterre en 1914, au moment de la déclaration de guerre, et a été révoqué par ses supérieurs allemands trois mois après. Il expose de façon méthodique ses souvenirs et observations sur la famille allemande, les écoles, les universités, la religion, l'armée, etc.