The German Emperor as Shown in His Public Utterances by German Emperor William II
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"The German Emperor as Shown in His Public Utterances" by Christian Gauss is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book captures the many speeches made by German Emperor William II, revealing his perspectives on various national and international issues during his reign, particularly around the turn of the 20th century and the lead-up to World War I. The opening of the work introduces the context of the Emperor's
public statements and sets the stage for a deeper examination of his views on governance, the military, and social issues. It provides a preface that emphasizes the Emperor's direct involvement in political discourse, contrasting him with his predecessors who relied on their chancellors. Gauss notes the vast number of speeches given by William II and maintains that his aim is to present a faithful representation of the Emperor's rhetoric. The author hints at the fluctuating relations and ideas exchanged with other nations, the Emperor's handling of internal politics regarding the Social Democratic movement, and his attempts to shape the identity of Germany through a powerful military presence and imperialist rhetoric. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Gauss, Christian, 1878-1951 |
| LoC No. | 15004642 |
| Title | The German Emperor as Shown in His Public Utterances |
| Credits |
Produced by Norbert Müller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DD: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Germany |
| Subject | Germany -- History -- William II, 1888-1918 -- Sources |
| Subject | Germany -- Politics And Government -- 1871-1918 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43666 |
| Release Date | Sep 8, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 523 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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