Germany

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"Germany is unlike any other country in the world. But how much do we really know about it, and how do its people unders... (more)

"Germany is unlike any other country in the world. But how much do we really know about it, and how do its people understand themselves? In Germany: Memories of a Nation, Neil MacGregor, director of the British Museum and author of A History of the World in 100 Objects, presents the stories of a nation through a collection of thirty objects and touchstones. From coins and crowns to fairytales and philosophers, MacGregor presents the inventions, ideas, and icons that comprise the many identities of the German people. Germany: Memories of a Nation is a view of this complex and fascinating country like no other." (less)

Describes the history, culture, geography, and people of Germany, provides information on major points of interest, acti... (more)

Describes the history, culture, geography, and people of Germany, provides information on major points of interest, activities, hotels, restaurants, and shopping, and includes a pull-out city map of Berlin. (less)

"A guide to the social life, customs and etiquette of Germany."-- (more)

"A guide to the social life, customs and etiquette of Germany."-- (less)

Germany-powerhouse of Europe and pillar of the Eurozone-feels reassuringly familiar. However, despite superficial appear... (more)

Germany-powerhouse of Europe and pillar of the Eurozone-feels reassuringly familiar. However, despite superficial appearances, this is a country that operates very differently from the USA and Britain. German history is more than a thousand years old and the relatively new German nation-state encompasses an astonishing variety of cultural and regional differences. German society is also in a state of flux, as people respond to immigration and a tough economic climate. Traditional attitudes such as formality and rigid protocol are softening as German business globalizes. Culture Smart! Germany aims to show you how to be a good and sensitive guest. It tells you what treatment to expect, what pitfalls to avoid, and how to build rapport and credibility with this culturally rich and inventive people in the heart of Europe. (less)

Guten Tag! Hello and welcome to Globetrotting, where we sample sauerkraut and visit Sleeping Beauty's castle - where els... (more)

Guten Tag! Hello and welcome to Globetrotting, where we sample sauerkraut and visit Sleeping Beauty's castle - where else but Germany? In this episode we check out the country's quirky Valentine's Day celebrations; also some of their famous festivals, including the world renown Oktoberfest; and find out why the Rhine River is one of the most important waterways in Europe. (less)