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The Kaiser and the colonies : monarchy in the age of empire /

Many view Kaiser Wilhelm II as having personally ruled Germany, dominating its politics, and choreographing its leap to global power, but The Kaiser and the Colonies shows that he played a surprisingly muted role in the German Empire in contrast to the lively, varied, innovative responses to German...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Fitzpatrick, Matthew P. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2022.
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
William > II, > German Emperor, > 1859-1941.
William > II, > German Emperor, > 1859-1941
Germany > Politics and government > 1888-1918.
Germany > History > William II, 1888-1918.
Allemagne > Politique et gouvernement > 1888-1918.
Allemagne > Histoire > 1888-1918 (Guillaume II)
Europe.
HISTORY.
Modern.
20th Century.
Social History.
POLITICAL SCIENCE.
Politics and government
Germany
1888-1918
Electronic books.
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Many view Kaiser Wilhelm II as having personally ruled Germany, dominating its politics, and choreographing its leap to global power, but The Kaiser and the Colonies shows that he played a surprisingly muted role in the German Empire in contrast to the lively, varied, innovative responses to German imperialism from monarchs around the world.
Physical Description:1 online resource : illustrations.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780192651211
0192651218
9780192651204
019265120X
9780191919688
0191919683