The kaisers personal monarchy, 18881900 paperback september 18, 2017. He is the author of a number of acclaimed works on kaiser wilhelm ii and the second reich. The first volume, which examined wilhelms youth, was widely acclaimed as a masterly work that looked in unprecedented depth and detail into the life and mindset of its subject. Fatih municipality begins restoration of 112yearold german fountain the crown would then have passed to her son, kaiser wilhelm ii, aka kaiser bill. Sep 18, 2017 kaiser wilhelm ii 1859 1941 was a key figure in german history as it followed its fatal course from bismarck to hitler. The kaiser is shown as a triumphant caesar, bearing a laurel wreath. Kaiser wilhelm ii 18591941 ruled imperial germany from his accession in 1888 to his enforced abdication in 1918 at the end of the first world war. This edition features illustrations a linked table of contents, footnotes, and index contents i. The kaisers memoirs, wilhelm ii, emperor of germany, 18881918. Wilhelm the victorian gentleman, or all the world envies us our kaiser. In one slim volume, john rhl offers readers a concise and accessible survey of his monumental threevolume biography of the kaiser and his reign. James retallack germany in the age of kaiser wilhelm i. 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 wilhelm ii.
I will post two shots i took of two pics in the book. In one slim volume, john rohl offers readers a concise and accessible survey of his monumental threevolume. Wilhelm ii emperor of germany 18881918 by kaiser wilhelm ii available from rakuten kobo. Wilhelm ii was the last german emperor and king of prussia, ruling from 1888 to 1918. This rich and compelling volume describes the life of kaiser wilhelm ii from his birth in 1859 to his accession to the prussogerman throne in 1888, a story so extraordinary that it will fascinate anyone interested in the psychology and the throng of personalities of the period. Between the years 190019, it was the kaiser wilhelm who really controlled german domestics policies. Oct 05, 2005 i have bought this book, its title is. This book, based on a wealth of previously unpublished archival material, provides the most detailed account ever written of the first half of his reign. Kaiser wilhelm ii 18591941 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. There are also coins of other rulers, but these can only be found in a much lower circulation and thus come with higher premiums.
He also admired his english grandmother queen victoria. Before wilhelm ii came to the throne in 1888, british public interest in germany was limited, but generally benign. Thus, in terms of the civil list, it proved to be the most monarchical society in the entire world, for with an income from state revenue of 2. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. He reigned from 15 june 1888 until his abdication on 9 november 1918 shortly before germanys defeat in world war i. To an extraordinary degree he was also representative of his epoch. During his reign germany was unified into one nation. William ii, german wilhelm ii, in full friedrich wilhelm viktor albert, born january 27, 1859, potsdam, near berlin germanydied june 4, 1941, doorn, netherlands, german emperor kaiser and king of prussia from 1888 to the end of world war i in 1918, known for his frequently militaristic manner as well as for his vacillating policies. On 30 january 19, just after his fiftyfourth birthday, kaiser wilhelm ii ushered in the year. Although some theories suggest that only one of them had the greater power. Roehl is emeritus professor of history at the university of sussex. Wilhelm ii, emperor of germany, 18881918 by wilhelm ii isbn. Mar 30, 2017 kaiser wilhelm ii 18591941 ruled imperial germany from his accession in 1888 to his enforced abdication in 1918 at the end of the first world war. A younger son, wilhelm was not expected to become king and had a career in the military.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In 1888, kaiser wilhelm ii ascended to the throne in germany. Ybarra william ii german emperor harper, 1922 germany 365 pages. He grew up like any prussian prince, except for an arm that was deformed from birth. Kaiser wilhelm ii 18591941 is one of the most fascinating figures in european history, ruling imperial germany from his accession in 1888 to his enforced abdication in 1918 at the end of the first world war.
Kaiserliche marine was the navy created at the time of the formation of the german empire. Kaiser william ii was born on january 27, 1859 to a prince and princess of prussia. William ii, german emperor, 18591941 germany biography germany politics and government 18881918 germany intellectual life. The kaiser s memoirs, wilhelm ii, emperor of germany, 1888 1918. Wilhelm i wilhelm ii friedrich iii 3 kaiser emperor 1888. According to rohl, the new system emerged in stages. Dotting germanys northern half, there is a collection of 19th century monuments that are astonishing both in size and theme.
Zum 25 jahrigen regierungsjubilaum kaiser wilhelms ii. His many previous publications include the kaiser and his court 1994 which was awarded the wolfson history prize as well as the two previous volumes of his biography of kaiser wilhelm ii young wilhelm. From the 190019 kaiser wilhelm, the elites and the pressure from below all had a say in the domestic policies that controlled germany. William of germany, new york, the macmillan company, 19, by stanley. William ii, german emperor, 18591941 the online books page.
From wilhelm iis accession to power in 1888 to the outbreak of the first. Wilhelm became king in 1861 when his older brother, king frederick wilhelm iv, died childless. The most common coins found are the ones of wilhelm i. William ii, german wilhelm ii, in full friedrich wilhelm viktor albert, born january 27, 1859, potsdam, near berlin germanydied june 4, 1941, doorn, netherlands, german emperor kaiser and king of prussia from 1888 to the end of world war i in 1918, known for his frequently militaristic manner as well as for his vacillating policies youth and early influences. In 19, wilhelm hosted a lavish wedding in berlin for his only daughter, victoria louise. Unfollow kaiser wilhelm ii coin to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. As a result, the 19 army bill was pushed through, naval plans for war against. Among the many other guilds that followed were book binders, fishermen.
Detailed information about the coin 20 mark, wilhelm ii, kingdom of prussia, with pictures and collection and swap management. This chapter deals with one of the perennial favourite characters of british cartooning in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. He ordered his military leaders to read admiral alfred thayer mahans book, the. T his book is the second instalment of john rohls multivolume biography of kaiser wilhelm ii. Frederick william victor albert 27 january 1859 4 june 1941 was the last german emperor kaiser and king of prussia, ruling the german empire and the kingdom of prussia from 15 june 1888 to 9 november 1918. Neider uberall zwingen uns zu gerechter verteidigung. Kaiser wilhelm ii greatly expanded the navy, and enlarged its mission. A concise life kaiser wilhelm ii 18591941 is one of the most fascinating. The kaisers early life, 18591888 cambridge university press, 1998 and wilhelm ii. A pettish little emperor images kaiser wilhem ii in punch, 18881901. Kaiser wilhelm ii 18591941 is one of the most fascinating figures in modern european history. Wilhelms wife was princess augusta of saxeweimareisenach. He reigned from 15 june 1888 until his abdication on 9 november 1918 shortly before germanys defeat in world war i as the eldest grandchild of queen victoria, wilhelm s first cousins included king george v of the united kingdom and many. Inheriting the mightiest throne on earth in 1888, he played a central part in fashioning the policies which culminated in the catastrophe of 191418, the collapse of the reich, and his own abdication.
It existed between 1871 and 1919, growing out of the small prussian navy from 1867 the north german federal navy, which primarily had the mission of coastal defence. Wilhelm ii 18591941 was the last german kaiser emperor and king of prussia from 1888 to 1918, and one of the most recognizable public figures of world war i 191418. Eine schwere stunde ist heute uber deutschland hereingebrochen. Prussia 19 or 1914 silver jubilee of wilhelm ii 3 mark extra fine. The kaiser s personal monarchy, 1888 900 cambridge, 2004, which have won the einhard prize for the biography of a. The entourage of kaiser wilhelm ii, 18881918 isabel v. R hl is emeritus professor of history at the university of sussex. Its aim is to set the characters on the stage and let them speak for themselves, which in their letters and diaries. He admired his grandparents who became kaiser and empress when he was small. Fatih municipality begins restoration of 112yearold german fountain the crown would then have passed to. Wilhelm ii was the last german emperor kaiser and king of prussia. Wilhelm ii and the government of germany 1994 won the wolfson history prize for 1994.
Juni 19 new york public library digital collections. The kaisers memoirs, wilhelm ii, emperor of germany, 1888. As pelman claimed in a 1910 book on borderline states in psychiatry, the. Kaiser wilhelm i 17971888 was a hohenzollern king of prussia. The book, for having been published in munich in 1888, is in remarkably good condition with 367 pages with hundreds of wonderful pictures with at least 32 of them being full page. His biography of the kaiser was recently awarded the gissings prize. Kaiser wilhelm article about kaiser wilhelm by the free. Kaiser wilhelm ii john c g rhl bok 9781107072251 bokus. This book provides the most detailed account ever written of the first half of his reign.
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