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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.
Sample Book Insights:
#1 The German empire was created in 1871, and soon after Wilhelm II dismissed Bismarck, the architect of Germany's greatness. The Kaiser, who considered himself the leader of both civil and military life, had a respect for science and learning.
#2 Science entered a great age in Germany, with scientists as the new heroes.
The research that led to Germany's pioneering industrial production of synthetic dyes reaping commercial returns also brought biological and medical breakthroughs.
#3 In theoretical physics, Germany was the most innovative country, and its contributions included the revolutionary discoveries of the quantum theory and relativity.
#4 Germany had several scientific centers of excellence outside Berlin, such as Munich.
The town-and-gown atmosphere was similar to that of Cambridge, and life revolved around the university in the city center.
