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Title: The Schemes of the Kaiser

Note: Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by Al Haines

Summary: "The Schemes of the Kaiser" by Juliette Adam is a historical account written during the early 20th century. This work presents a critical examination of German Emperor William II's political maneuvers and ambitions, particularly in the context of Franco-German relations leading up to World War I. The author, a fervent French nationalist, describes the ongoing tension between France and Germany, emphasizing the desire for Alsace-Lorraine's restoration and the broader geopolitical implications of German militarism. The opening of the book provides an insightful view into the complex character of William II, portraying him as a Machiavellian figure whose actions are driven by personal ambition and a quest for supremacy. Adam reflects on his public persona of peace while arguing that his policies are fundamentally aggressive, revealing a strategic agenda that threatens European stability. Through sharp commentary and political analysis, the opening establishes the foundation for a critique of both William II's governance and the broader implications for France and its allies, setting an urgent tone that resonates with the historical anxieties of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Adam, Juliette, 1836-1936

Translator: Bland, J. O. P. (John Otway Percy), 1863-1945

EBook No.: 17737

Published: Feb 9, 2006

Downloads: 52

Language: English

Subject: William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941

Subject: Germany -- Foreign relations -- 1871-1918

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Germany

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:17737:2 2006-02-09T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Bland, J. O. P. (John Otway Percy) Adam, Juliette en 1
2024-11-08T21:43:52Z The Schemes of the Kaiser

This edition has images.

Title: The Schemes of the Kaiser

Note: Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by Al Haines

Summary: "The Schemes of the Kaiser" by Juliette Adam is a historical account written during the early 20th century. This work presents a critical examination of German Emperor William II's political maneuvers and ambitions, particularly in the context of Franco-German relations leading up to World War I. The author, a fervent French nationalist, describes the ongoing tension between France and Germany, emphasizing the desire for Alsace-Lorraine's restoration and the broader geopolitical implications of German militarism. The opening of the book provides an insightful view into the complex character of William II, portraying him as a Machiavellian figure whose actions are driven by personal ambition and a quest for supremacy. Adam reflects on his public persona of peace while arguing that his policies are fundamentally aggressive, revealing a strategic agenda that threatens European stability. Through sharp commentary and political analysis, the opening establishes the foundation for a critique of both William II's governance and the broader implications for France and its allies, setting an urgent tone that resonates with the historical anxieties of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Adam, Juliette, 1836-1936

Translator: Bland, J. O. P. (John Otway Percy), 1863-1945

EBook No.: 17737

Published: Feb 9, 2006

Downloads: 52

Language: English

Subject: William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941

Subject: Germany -- Foreign relations -- 1871-1918

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Germany

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:17737:3 2006-02-09T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Bland, J. O. P. (John Otway Percy) Adam, Juliette en 1