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Wilhelm II: The Kaiser's Personal Monarchy, 1888–1900 (Wilhelm II 3 Volume Hardback Set) - Hardcover
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Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941) was a key figure in German history as it followed its fatal course from Bismarck to Hitler, and this book presents a detailed account of the first half of his reign. Concerned primarily with the question of who controlled Germany's powerful machinery of government, the text focuses on how the country's domestic and foreign policy was decided upon, and the issue of the continuity (or inevitability) of German history from the foundation of the Second Reich by Bismarck to Hitler's Third Reich.
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Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859 1941) was a key figure in German history as it followed its fatal course from Bismarck to Hitler. This book provides the most detailed account ever written of the first half of his reign. It is concerned primarily with the question of who controlled Germany's powerful machinery of government, with how its domestic and foreign policy was decided upon, and with the question of the continuity- or inevitability--of German history from the foundation of the Second Reich by Bismarck to Hitler's Third Reich.
About the Author
John C. G. Röhl is Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Sussex. His many previous publications include The Kaiser and his Court (1994) which was awarded the Wolfson History Prize as well as the two other volumes of his biography of Kaiser Wilhelm II - Young Wilhelm: The Kaiser's Early Life, 1859-1888 (Cambridge, 1998) and Wilhelm II: Into the Abyss of War and Exile, 1900-1941 (Cambridge, 2014).
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- PublisherCambridge University Press
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 0521819202
- ISBN 13 9780521819206
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages1306
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WILHELM II : THE KAISER'S PERSONAL MONARCHY, 1888-1900
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Hardcover. Octavo, xxi, 1287 pages. In Fair plus condition with a Fair plus dust jacket. Spine is yellow with black print and illustration. Dust jacket has edge wear, 2-inch closed tear at top of spine, light shelf wear. Boards in black cloth. Small blemish to front bottom spine corner. Text block has date in pencil on front flyleaf, penciled marginal notation, penciled notes on rear endpapers . Illustrated with b&w frontispiece and plates. [Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates] NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex Area, ND-HV Column. 1370402. FP New Rockville Stock. Seller Inventory # 1370402
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Wilhelm II : the Kaiser's personal monarchy, 1888-1900 / John C.G. Röhl ; translated by Sheila de Bellaigue
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Translated Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xxi, 1287 pages: illustrations; 26 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 1237-1255) and index. Translated from the German. Contents: The accession -- The first state visits -- The Kaiser and his mother -- An ominous family quarrel -- The young Kaiser: a sketch drawn from life -- First steps in foreign affairs -- The pillars of imperial power -- The domination of the Bismarcks -- The Bismarck crisis begins -- The Kaiser, the Chancellor and the Kartell -- Constitutional conflicts -- Bismarck's fall from power -- The haphazard transition: from the Bismarcks to the new course -- In Bismarck's footsteps: the conduct of foreign policy under the new course -- The dualism of power -- The fall of the court generals -- The school bill crisis and the fragmentation of power -- Dynastic diplomacy -- The rude awakening -- The predictable disaster: Wilhelm II and the 'public soul' of Germany -- Caprivi's dismissal -- Head of the family -- The Kaiser and the 'newest course' -- An enemy of the people -- Wilhelm and world politics -- Great Britain and the spectre of encirclement -- Endgame: the breakthrough to decisive personal power -- The Kaiser, art and architecture -- The challenge: from continental policy to Weltpolitik -- The Kaiser and England -- Wilhelm and the birth of the German battlefleet -- 'Young Germany, your Kaiser!', or what was wrong with Wilhelm II? Subjects: William II, German Emperor 1859-1941. Kings and rulers. Germany Kings and rulers; Biography. Germany. Germany History William II, 1888-1918. Germany Kings and rulers. Germany History Nineteenth century. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 333363
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Wilhelm II : the Kaiser's personal monarchy, 1888-1900 / John C.G. Röhl ; translated by Sheila de Bellaigue
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ISBN 10: 0521819202
ISBN 13: 9780521819206
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Translated Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xxi, 1287 pages: illustrations; 26 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 1237-1255) and index. Translated from the German. Contents: The accession -- The first state visits -- The Kaiser and his mother -- An ominous family quarrel -- The young Kaiser: a sketch drawn from life -- First steps in foreign affairs -- The pillars of imperial power -- The domination of the Bismarcks -- The Bismarck crisis begins -- The Kaiser, the Chancellor and the Kartell -- Constitutional conflicts -- Bismarck's fall from power -- The haphazard transition: from the Bismarcks to the new course -- In Bismarck's footsteps: the conduct of foreign policy under the new course -- The dualism of power -- The fall of the court generals -- The school bill crisis and the fragmentation of power -- Dynastic diplomacy -- The rude awakening -- The predictable disaster: Wilhelm II and the 'public soul' of Germany -- Caprivi's dismissal -- Head of the family -- The Kaiser and the 'newest course' -- An enemy of the people -- Wilhelm and world politics -- Great Britain and the spectre of encirclement -- Endgame: the breakthrough to decisive personal power -- The Kaiser, art and architecture -- The challenge: from continental policy to Weltpolitik -- The Kaiser and England -- Wilhelm and the birth of the German battlefleet -- 'Young Germany, your Kaiser!', or what was wrong with Wilhelm II? Subjects: William II, German Emperor 1859-1941. Kings and rulers. Germany Kings and rulers; Biography. Germany. Germany History William II, 1888-1918. Germany Kings and rulers. Germany History Nineteenth century. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 333363
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