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 as democracy is undermined by misinformation and short-termism, Germany stands as a bulwark for decency, competence and stability.
Mixing personal journey and anecdote with compelling empirical evidence, this is a provocative and entertaining exploration of the country many still love to hate. Part memoir, part history, part travelogue, Why the Germans Do it Better is a rich and witty portrait of an eternally fascinating country.