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100 1 _aAdam, Juliette,
_d1836-1936
245 1 4 _aThe Schemes of the Kaiser
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-02-09
508 _aE-text prepared by Al Haines
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWilliam II, German Emperor, 1859-1941
653 _aGermany -- Foreign relations -- 1871-1918
700 1 _aBland, J. O. P.
_q(John Otway Percy),
_d1863-1945
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17737
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