The German War
The German War, written by Arthur Conan Doyle in the early 20th century, is a historical account that examines the complexities and motivations behind World War I, particularly from the German perspective. The book discusses the causes of the conflict, the political landscape of the time, and the shift in Germany's role from ally to adversary of Britain. Notably, Doyle emphasizes the British viewpoint, arguing for the justification of Britain's involvement and highlighting the militaristic mindset of Germany as a significant factor in the war's escalation.
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“Rache, is the German for 'revenge;' so don't lose your time looking for Miss Rachel.””
— Arthur Conan Doyle
“Gussie opened his vaudeville career””
— Arthur Conan Doyle
“I told him that I could not tell how far he spoke the truth, but that I would judge him by his actions.””
— Arthur Conan Doyle
“Populus me sibilat, at mihi plaudo Ipse domi simul ac nummos contemplor in arca.””
— Arthur Conan Doyle
“We must hurry up, for I want to go to Halle’s concert to hear Norman Neruda this afternoon.””
— Arthur Conan Doyle
“Poison,” said Sherlock Holmes curtly, and strode off. “One other thing, Lestrade,” he added, turning round at the door: “‘Rache,’ is the German for ‘revenge;’ so don’t lose your time looking for Miss Rachel.””
— Arthur Conan Doyle
“Your reasoning is certainly plausible.” “The further points, that he is middle-aged, that his hair is grizzled,””
— Arthur Conan Doyle
