An uplifting read with my Sunday morning coffee. First of all congratulations on the positive reception and success of your book in Germany. Secondly how wonderful to meet Carl Weirich’s niece, receive those highly personal documents, and her approbation. I imagine it was one of those moments where the heart beats just a little quicker. As I have said elsewhere I think Weimar is your best book to date.
Just a few days ago I finished Weimar, which I thought was brilliant. Excellent at conveying broad political and economic trends of the era while also showing what it meant to be alive in Weimar at that time.
A superb eye-level view of history and very emotionally engaging. Poor Wilhelm!
And, speaking as a history graduate, I think at least every decent-sized settlement should employ a town chronicler.
What a marvelous story! I’m about to depart for my trip to Germany (which I mentioned in a previous comment) and I may actually go to some of the places you mentioned. I’ll be in the Black Forest area for most of the time, but I’ll have a week or so free to travel wherever I want. I’m especially interested in seeing the eastern part of Germany, because when I last spent time in the country that was still the DDR. Perhaps I will have the chance to read Weimar in Weimar, as I observe how some of Germany’s most recent modern history has unfolded in my own lifetime.
How delighful to get such a warm welcome and really positive response from the relatives .I can well understand you being a little bit nervous beforehand ,going right into the seat of the story,i heard from reviews that you didn't judge your main players really told their story in the context of the time period.I haven't read it myself yet but i will i will.
Beautifully written, 10/10.
Seems the tour is going well!!
An uplifting read with my Sunday morning coffee. First of all congratulations on the positive reception and success of your book in Germany. Secondly how wonderful to meet Carl Weirich’s niece, receive those highly personal documents, and her approbation. I imagine it was one of those moments where the heart beats just a little quicker. As I have said elsewhere I think Weimar is your best book to date.
What an extraordinary story!
What a beautiful and very emotional moment along with such a treasure of a possession.
Just a few days ago I finished Weimar, which I thought was brilliant. Excellent at conveying broad political and economic trends of the era while also showing what it meant to be alive in Weimar at that time.
A superb eye-level view of history and very emotionally engaging. Poor Wilhelm!
And, speaking as a history graduate, I think at least every decent-sized settlement should employ a town chronicler.
What a marvelous story! I’m about to depart for my trip to Germany (which I mentioned in a previous comment) and I may actually go to some of the places you mentioned. I’ll be in the Black Forest area for most of the time, but I’ll have a week or so free to travel wherever I want. I’m especially interested in seeing the eastern part of Germany, because when I last spent time in the country that was still the DDR. Perhaps I will have the chance to read Weimar in Weimar, as I observe how some of Germany’s most recent modern history has unfolded in my own lifetime.
That’s great Katja that you have that link with Carl’s niece , I bet you were stunned , lovey piece 👏👏
It sounds emotional Katja. I’ve had my copy from launch day but saving it for a solo trip to Germany next month - looking forward to reading it.
How delighful to get such a warm welcome and really positive response from the relatives .I can well understand you being a little bit nervous beforehand ,going right into the seat of the story,i heard from reviews that you didn't judge your main players really told their story in the context of the time period.I haven't read it myself yet but i will i will.