"Germany and its European vocation" - a book written by the outstanding Austrian historian Friedrich Linhard, examines the role of Germany in the history of Europe. The author examines how the German people, their culture and ideas influenced events in different eras and contributed to the formation of the modern European Union. The book is an important source for anyone interested in the history of Germany and the processes of European integration. Written concisely and accessible, it will help to better understand the glorious past and modern relations between the countries of Europe."