02039cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500009001051000049001142450029001632640051001923000047002433360026002903370026003163380036003425000031003785080019004095201074004285340045015026530036015476530050015836530050016338560042016837238UtSlPG20260610133204.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aD5011 aGerard, James W.q(James Watson),d1867-195110aMy Four Years in Germany 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-01-01  aRobert J. Hall  a"My Four Years in Germany" by James W. Gerard is a historical account written during the early 20th century, providing an insightful perspective on Germany just before and during World War I. The narrative follows James W. Gerard's experiences as the U.S. Ambassador to Germany from 1913 to 1917, elucidating the intricacies of German society, politics, and military culture during a tumultuous period.   The opening of the memoir sets the stage for Gerard's appointment as Ambassador and his initial challenges in navigating the political landscape of Germany. He recounts his journey aboard the "Imperator" and details his interactions with notable figures, emphasizing the diplomatic intricacies of his role. With keen observations, Gerard introduces significant political events, including public sentiments surrounding militarism and the imminent war, while outlining the societal dynamics he encountered, making clear the contrasts between public perception and the military's powerful influence in the German Empire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Germany  aUnited States -- Foreign relations -- Germany  aGermany -- Foreign relations -- United States40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7238