The Kaiser Ne Research on Wilhelm II's Role in Imperial Germany [Paperback]

This 2003 text examines the role of Kaiser Wilhelm II, focusing on the final years of his reign.This book examines the role of Germany's last emperor, Wilhelm II, focusing on the final years of his reign (1900 1918). The essays highlight Wilhelm's importance from a number of different angles, such as domestic and foreign policy, and public opinion. They are based on the latest research on Wilhelmine Germany, and on new archival evidence, and thus present the most up-to-date interpretations of the monarch. The volume also pays tribute to Professor John Röhl, Wilhelm II's most famous biographer, on his 65th birthday.This book examines the role of Germany's last emperor, Wilhelm II, focusing on the final years of his reign (1900 1918). The essays highlight Wilhelm's importance from a number of different angles, such as domestic and foreign policy, and public opinion. They are based on the latest research on Wilhelmine Germany, and on new archival evidence, and thus present the most up-to-date interpretations of the monarch. The volume also pays tribute to Professor John Röhl, Wilhelm II's most famous biographer, on his 65th birthday.Focusing on the final years of his reign (1900-1918), this collection of essays examines the role of Germany's last emperor, Wilhelm II, by highlighting his importance from different perspectives: domestic and foreign policy, and public opinion. It is based on the latest research on Wilhelmine Germany, as well as new archival evidence, and thus presents the most up-to-date interpretation of the monarch. The volume also pays tribute to Professor John Röhl, Wilhelm II's most famous biographer, on the occasion of his 65th birthday.Notes on contributors; Acknowledgements; List of abbreviations; Introduction Annika Mombauer and Wilhelm Deist; Reflections on John R?hl: a laudatio Jonathan Steinberg; 1. Wilhelm II and 'his' navy, 18881918 Michael Epkenhans; 2. Hollow-sounding jubilees: forms and effects of public self-dl£O