Men Around the Kaiser: The Makers of Modern Germany

By Frederic William Wile

Book Overview

""Men Around the Kaiser: The Makers of Modern Germany"" is a historical book written by Frederic William Wile. The book explores the lives and influence of the men who surrounded Kaiser Wilhelm II during his reign as the Emperor of Germany from 1888 to 1918. The author delves into the personal and political relationships between the Kaiser and his advisors, ministers, generals, and other influential figures in German society. Through their stories, the book provides insights into the complex social, economic, and political factors that shaped Germany's rise to power and its eventual downfall in World War I. The book also sheds light on the personalities and motivations of the men who played a pivotal role in shaping Germany's modern history. Overall, ""Men Around the Kaiser"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in German history and the people who shaped it.1914. Biographies of the leading generals and politicians of WWI. The author was a newspaper columnist and editorial writer who served as a reporter for the Chicago Daily News and the London Daily Mail (stationed in Berlin) and was later a political analyst on the radio. Partial Contents: Admiral von Tirpitz, Creator of the Navy; Prince Furstenberg, The Man Behind the Throne; Arthur von Gwinner, Banker and Railway Builder; Count Zeppelin, Commander of the Air; The Crown Prince, The Kaiser of Tomorrow; Richard Strauss, Composer and Revolutionary; Prince von Buelow, Statesman, Diplomat and Sphinx; Von Jagow, Foreign Secretary; Gerhart Hauptmann, Poet and Playwright; and Paul Ehrlich, Fighter of Disease.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162765070
• ISBN13: 9781162765075
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"