The Public And Private Life Of Kaiser William II (1915)

By Edward Legge

Book Overview

The Public and Private Life of Kaiser William II is a historical biography written by Edward Legge in 1915. The book explores the life and reign of Kaiser William II, the last German Emperor and King of Prussia, who ruled from 1888 to 1918. The biography is divided into two parts: the public life and the private life of the Kaiser. In the first part, Legge examines William's political and military career, including his role in the First World War, his relationships with other European leaders, and his domestic policies. The second part of the book focuses on William's personal life, including his family relationships, his hobbies and interests, and his personality.Throughout the book, Legge provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of William II, drawing on primary sources and interviews with those who knew him. He explores the contradictions and complexities of the Kaiser's personality, highlighting both his strengths and weaknesses as a leader and as a human being.Overall, The Public and Private Life of Kaiser William II is a comprehensive and insightful biography of one of the most important figures in modern European history. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of a controversial and enigmatic ruler, and sheds light on the political and social forces that shaped the early 20th century.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: 1165600773
• ISBN13: 9781165600779
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"