The Germanic Isle : Nazi Perceptions of Britain

Rating:
Summary: The dissection of German perceptions and prejudices
Review: After having the privilege of being lectured by Dr Strobl, reading this book was a must. His witty comments, not as potent as when in his presence, were still a powerful attribute to this book. Strobl rips apart past preconceptions of German attitudes towards Britain and does so in a readable, and unusual way. Unlike many history scholars, Strobl makes genuine and orignial suggestions to provoke the reader and historian alike. Stobl refrains from the temptation of rehashing other historical contributions in this area. For this reason his book is original, and at times provocative, if a little short on evidence at times. Anyone interested in the Third Reich must read this. It is, undoubtedly, a leap forward for Strobl and historians of the Third Reich. By taking this massively popular theme and doing the impossible (being completely innovative and original) Strobl sets himself up as a future Ian Kershaw, or Michael Burleigh, although may I be provocative(!) and suggest he will be even more of a revelation.

Rating:
Summary: The dissection of German perceptions and prejudices
Review: After having the privilege of being lectured by Dr Strobl, reading this book was a must. His witty comments, not as potent as when in his presence, were still a powerful attribute to this book. Strobl rips apart past preconceptions of German attitudes towards Britain and does so in a readable, and unusual way. Unlike many history scholars, Strobl makes genuine and orignial suggestions to provoke the reader and historian alike. Stobl refrains from the temptation of rehashing other historical contributions in this area. For this reason his book is original, and at times provocative, if a little short on evidence at times. Anyone interested in the Third Reich must read this. It is, undoubtedly, a leap forward for Strobl and historians of the Third Reich. By taking this massively popular theme and doing the impossible (being completely innovative and original) Strobl sets himself up as a future Ian Kershaw, or Michael Burleigh, although may I be provocative(!) and suggest he will be even more of a revelation.