Wilhelm Hohenzollern: The Last of the Kaisers

By Emil Ludwig

Book Overview

Wilhelm Hohenzollern: The Last of the Kaisers is a historical biography written by Emil Ludwig. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life of Wilhelm II, the last German Emperor and King of Prussia, who ruled from 1888 until his abdication in 1918. The book explores Wilhelm's upbringing, his relationship with his parents and siblings, his education, and his early years as Emperor. It also delves into his political views, his foreign policy, and his role in World War I. Ludwig provides insights into Wilhelm's personality, his strengths, and his weaknesses. He also examines the various controversies surrounding Wilhelm's reign, including his role in the outbreak of World War I and his controversial abdication. The book is well-researched and provides a detailed account of the life of one of the most important figures in European history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Germany and the First World War.1926. This book is a portrait of William the Second and does not tell the whole story of his life. For fairness' sake, the author designed to let no adversary of the Emperor bear witness, but constructed his portrait wholly from William's own deed and words, together with the reports of those who stood in close relation to him and who give strikingly similar answers to the psychical questions involved. In short, this work is an attempt to trace from the idiosyncrasies of a monarch the direct evolution of international political events and the course of his country's destiny.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: 116259165X
• ISBN13: 9781162591650
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 602 Pages
• Weight: 2.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"