The Kaiser and his Court: Wilhelm II and the Government of Germany
by John C. G. Röhl , Translated by Terence F. ColeEdition: Reprint
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1996-07-13
Publisher(s): Cambridge University Press
Other versions by this Author
List Price: $33.16
Buy New
Special Order. We will make every effort to obtain this item but cannot guarantee stock or timing.
$31.58
Rent Book
Select for Price
Used Book
We're Sorry
Sold Out
eBook
We're Sorry
Not Available
How Marketplace Works:
- This item is offered by an independent seller and not shipped from our warehouse
- Item details like edition and cover design may differ from our description; see seller's comments before ordering.
- Sellers much confirm and ship within two business days; otherwise, the order will be cancelled and refunded.
- Marketplace purchases cannot be returned to eCampus.com. Contact the seller directly for inquiries; if no response within two days, contact customer service.
- Additional shipping costs apply to Marketplace purchases. Review shipping costs at checkout.
Summary
Within a couple of decades Kaiser Wilhelm II had led the German Reich into World War and collapse. How did the Kaiser come to have so much power? Using new archival sources, this book analyzes the Kaiser and the nature of his rule. After an original character sketch of the Kaiser, the book then examines the Kaiser's friends and favorites, the neo-absolutist culture of the court and of Berlin society, and the nature of his relationship with the court and with the administrative corps in Prussia and the Reich. A final chapter reveals for the first time the extent of the exiled Kaiser's anti-Semitism.
Table of Contents
| Preface to the English edition | |
| Introduction | |
| 1. Kaiser Wilhelm II: a suitable case for treatment? | |
| 2. Philipp Eulenburg, the Kaiser's best friend | |
| 3. The Kaiser's court | |
| 4. The 'kingship mechanism' in the Kaiserreich | |
| 5. Higher civil servants in Wilhelmine Germany | |
| 6. The splendour and impotence of the German diplomatic service | |
| 7. Dress rehearsal in December: military decision-making on the eve of the First World War | |
| 8. Kaiser Wilhelm II and German anti-semitism. |
An electronic version of this book is available through VitalSource.
This book is viewable on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and most smartphones.
By purchasing, you will be able to view this book online, as well as download it, for the chosen number of days.
Digital License
You are licensing a digital product for a set duration. Durations are set forth in the product description, with "Lifetime" typically meaning five (5) years of online access and permanent download to a supported device. All licenses are non-transferable.
More details can be found here.
A downloadable version of this book is available through the eCampus Reader or compatible Adobe readers.
Applications are available on iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and Windows Mobile platforms.
Please view the compatibility matrix prior to purchase.