The Roman historian Tacitus writes that the Germans were lazy and slept for long hours into the day.
Greeks and Romans thought everyone not Greek or Roman were barbarians.
They were barbarians, up until 1946 and beyond
No they weren't. They were quite civilized.... until their economy crumbled first with absurd hyperinflation... then with the great depression.... and they became nuts and elected a monster.
. I said this before... its one of the greatest ironies... that Germany was actually a safe haven for Jews at the turn of the century. They were treated MUCH more compassionately than neighboring countries... which is why so many Jews emigrated there.
Before the horrors of the Reich.. they were also the most literate country in the world. And it could be argued that they were the most technologically advanced.... although Britain and America were neck and neck.
Now... we find ourselves in a similar situation.... Our economy has crumbled... and we have turned to the devil..... because we have said...... what the hell....nothing else has worked.