Germany before the war by baron Beyens
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"Germany Before the War" by Baron Beyens is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the political landscape of Germany leading up to World War I, focusing on key figures such as Emperor William II and the influences of various political parties and movements at the time. The author draws on personal observations during his tenure in Berlin to shed light on the events, ideologies, and
motivations that culminated in the war. The beginning of the book provides an insightful introduction to the precarious political environment in Europe during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It outlines various efforts made by global leaders towards peace and discusses the stark contrasts between public sentiment and the underlying tensions in Germany, particularly under the rule of Emperor William II. The text sets the stage for a deeper exploration into the motivations of the German leadership, their ambitions, and the pivotal factors that contributed to the outbreak of war, establishing a foundation for understanding the significant political figures and their roles in the unfolding historical narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Beyens, baron (Eugène-Napoléon), 1855-1934 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Cohn, Paul V. (Paul Victor) |
| Title | Germany before the war |
| Contents | Introduction -- I. The Emperor William -- II. The imperial family, court, and government -- III. The army and the navy; the war party -- IV. The Reichstag and political parties -- V. Public opinion; economic causes of the war -- VI. The Moroccan question -- VII. The eastern question -- VIII. The week of tragedy -- IX. Belgian neutrality and the invasion of Belgium -- Conclusion -- Appendix. |
| Credits |
Produced by Andrew Sly, Al Haines, Turgut Dincer 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: 52.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Causes |
| Subject | Germany -- Foreign relations -- 1871-1918 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48572 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-48572-0 |
| Release Date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 723 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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