Prussianism And Pacifism: The Two Wilhelms Between The Revolutions Of 1848 And 1918

By Poultney Bigelow and Poultney 1855-1954 Bigelow

Book Overview

""Prussianism and Pacifism: The Two Wilhelms Between the Revolutions of 1848 and 1918"" is a historical book written by Poultney Bigelow. The book discusses the contrasting ideologies of two German emperors, Wilhelm I and Wilhelm II, who ruled Germany during the period between 1848 and 1918. The book explores the political and social landscape of Germany during this time, including the country's rapid industrialization, the rise of nationalism, and the impact of the two world wars.The author delves into the concept of Prussianism, which refers to the militaristic and authoritarian ideology that was prevalent in Prussia, and how it influenced the policies of the two Wilhelms. The book also discusses pacifism, which was a growing movement during this period, and how it clashed with the militaristic policies of the German government.Through a detailed analysis of primary sources, the book provides a comprehensive account of the events that shaped Germany during this time, including the unification of Germany, the Franco-Prussian War, and the two world wars. The book also explores the personal lives of the two Wilhelms, their relationships with their families and advisors, and their impact on German society.Overall, ""Prussianism and Pacifism: The Two Wilhelms Between the Revolutions of 1848 and 1918"" is a well-researched and informative book that provides a nuanced understanding of the political and social landscape of Germany during a significant period in its history.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: 1430487542
• ISBN13: 9781430487548
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"