The Kaiser's Memoirs by German Emperor William II

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Author William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941
Translator Ybarra, T. R. (Thomas Russell), 1880-1971
LoC No. 22021224
Title The Kaiser's Memoirs
Note Reading ease score: 53.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents Bismarck -- Caprivi -- Hohenlohe -- Bülow -- Bethmann -- My co-workers in the administration -- Science and art -- My relations with the church -- Army and navy -- The outbreak of war -- The Pope and peace -- End of the war and my abdication -- The enemy tribunal and the neutral tribunal -- The question of guilt -- The revolution and Germany's future.
Credits E-text prepared by Harley Zhang and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http: //archive.org)
Summary "The Kaiser's Memoirs" by Wilhelm II is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book encompasses the reflections and experiences of the last German Emperor during a crucial period of change in Europe, specifically focusing on his interactions and relationships with significant political figures, such as Otto von Bismarck. It provides insight into the political climate of the time, the challenges he faced as a monarch, as well as the developments leading up to World War I. The opening of the memoirs begins with an exploration of the author's admiration for Prince Bismarck, highlighting the significant role Bismarck played in shaping the German Empire. Wilhelm expresses his reverence for Bismarck’s accomplishments while also critiquing some of the Chancellor's decisions that he deemed mistakes. This narrative sets the stage for a discussion of various what-if scenarios regarding German foreign policy, particularly in terms of interactions with other nations and internal conflicts. Through the Kaiser’s early reflections on his relationship with Bismarck and the implications of the Chancellor's policies, readers gain a foundational understanding of his views that would later influence his reign as he navigated the complex landscape of European diplomacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DD: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Germany
Subject World War, 1914-1918
Subject William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941
Subject Germany -- Politics and government -- 1888-1918
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EBook-No. 43522
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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