German Culture Introduction by Ruth Paget
I lived in Stuttgart, Germany by the Black Forest for several years in the mid-2000s and began studying German culture with many wonderful books there. The books, films, and audio programs about German culture below might interest Americans with German ancestorS, especially if planning a trip to Germany.
German Art
-Northern Renaissance Art: Painting, Sculpture, and Graphic Arts from 1350 to 1575 by James Snyder
-Durer (Art and Ideas) by Jeffrey Chipps Smith
This book is particularly good at showing how to promote his artwork and how to work with commission agents.
German Travel Guide
-Germany for Travelers by The Total Guide
German and Austrian Wine
-The Wines of Germany by Anne Kreblehl
-The Wines of Austria by Stephen Brook
Austrian wines are not German ones, but they pair well with German food. They are becoming available overseas now.
Beer Book
The Complete Beer Course: Boot Camp for Beer Geeks: From Novice to Expert in Twelve Tasting Classes by Joshua M. Bernstein
German Cookbooks
-The New German Cookbook: More than 230 Contemporary and Traditional Recipes by Jean Anderson and Hedy Wurz
-The German Cookbook: A Complete Guide to Mastering Authentic German Cooking by Mimi Sheraton -
-Festive Baking: Holiday Classics in the Swiss, German, and Austrian Traditions by Sarah Kelly Lala and Bonni Leon
German Customs
-Germany – Culture Smart: The Essential Guide to Customs and Culture by Barry Tomlin
Films
-Metropolis Directed by Fritz Lang
-Good-bye Lenin! Directed by Wolfgang Becker
Comedy about the reunification of Germany
German Genealogy
-Trace Your German Roots Online: A Complete Guide to German Genealogy Websites by James M. Belder
Contemporary German Music
-20th Century Masters: The Best of Scorpions Millemium Collection
-Pink Floyd
Literature
-Goethe by Faust
-Grimm's Fairy Tales
Language
-Rosetta Stone Learn German Bonus Pack Bundle by Rosetta Stone
Germany Map
-Michelin Germany Map
By Ruth Paget, author of Marring France and Eating Soup with Chopsticks
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