02216cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500300014426400510017430000470022533600260027233700260029833800360032450000310036050800330039152012210042453400450164565300420169065300460173270000520177885600430183099900170187317737UtSlPG20260610133420.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDD1 aAdam, Juliette,d1836-193614aThe Schemes of the Kaiser 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-02-09  aE-text prepared by Al Haines  a"The Schemes of the Kaiser" by Juliette Adam is a historical account written during the early 20th century. This work presents a critical examination of German Emperor William II's political maneuvers and ambitions, particularly in the context of Franco-German relations leading up to World War I. The author, a fervent French nationalist, describes the ongoing tension between France and Germany, emphasizing the desire for Alsace-Lorraine's restoration and the broader geopolitical implications of German militarism.  The opening of the book provides an insightful view into the complex character of William II, portraying him as a Machiavellian figure whose actions are driven by personal ambition and a quest for supremacy. Adam reflects on his public persona of peace while arguing that his policies are fundamentally aggressive, revealing a strategic agenda that threatens European stability. Through sharp commentary and political analysis, the opening establishes the foundation for a critique of both William II's governance and the broader implications for France and its allies, setting an urgent tone that resonates with the historical anxieties of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWilliam II, German Emperor, 1859-1941  aGermany -- Foreign relations -- 1871-19181 aBland, J. O. P.q(John Otway Percy),d1863-194540uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17737  c59123d59123