The Better Germany in War Time Being Some Facts Towards Fellowship

The Better Germany in War Time: Being Some Facts Towards Fellowship by Picton is a book that aims to provide a different perspective on Germany during World War I. Written during the war it seeks to highlight aspects of German culture society and the moral framework of the German people contrasting them with the prevailing negative portrayals in the British press and public opinion at the time. The book suggests that there were elements of German society that were admirable and that despite being at war with the Allies Germany had cultural and ethical qualities worth understanding.Picton’s work attempts to offer a balanced view by focusing on the better aspects of German life such as their educational system social welfare programs and ethical values. He argues for a more nuanced understanding of Germany attempting to foster a sense of fellowship and understanding even in the midst of conflict. This work is part of the broader efforts during wartime to either demonize or humanize the enemy depending on the viewpoint. The Better Germany in War Time serves as a piece of wartime literature aimed at challenging the war-driven stereotypes of the German people and suggesting the possibility of post-war reconciliation.