02068cam a22003253u 4500 7238 UtSlPG 20260610133204.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 D501 Gerard, James W. (James Watson), 1867-1951 My Four Years in Germany Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-01-01 Robert J. Hall "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.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Germany United States -- Foreign relations -- Germany Germany -- Foreign relations -- United States https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7238 49229 49229