With great flair and authority, the author describes Prussia's great battles, dynastic marriages and astonishing reversals of fortune, its... Læs mere
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King of Prussia, German Emperor, war leader and defeated exile, Kaiser Wilhelm II was one of the most important figures in the history of twentieth-century Europe. This... Læs mere
Explores the processes of social change in the late colonial period and early years of the new republic that made a dramatic imprint on the character of American society.
Kaiser Wilhelm II is one of the key figures in the history of the 20th century. this book explores both the ruler and his times. It covers the entire span of his life, including his years in exile and assesses his personal failings as a ruler.