This insightful lecture by August William Reinhard explores the cultural and psychological roots of the American national character. Drawing upon his extensive experience as a teacher and scholar of German culture, Reinhard identifies several key features of German temperament and values that have shaped American identity. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the United States and Germany.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.