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The book review discusses "Gruppenbild mit Max Weber: Gespräche über die Zukunft Deutschlands nach dem Krieg" by Meike G. Werner, which explores a series of conferences held in Burg Lauenstein in 1917-18. The conferences aimed to reawaken the "spirit of 1914" and establish guidelines for Germany's spiritual renewal after the war. The participants included prominent cultural reformers, scholars, writers, and artists, but substantive agreement was hindered by age, cultural interest, and political preference. The conferences ultimately had little impact due to the war's outcome. The review praises Werner's study for bringing the conferences to life and highlighting the role of Max Weber. The conferences' near absence of war-related discussions is also noted, making the book more appealing to cultural and intellectual historians rather than military historians. The broader theme of the book is the debates over cultural reform in Germany during the early 20th century, and the conferences served as an important waystation for leaders of the reform movement. Many participants went on to play significant roles in post-war Germany. [Extracted from the article]