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245 1 0 _aSupplement to Punch, or the London Charivari, September 16, 1914 :
_bThe New Rake's Progress: Cartoons from "Punch" Illustrating the Kaiser's Career, 1888-1914
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2009-02-04
508 _aE-text prepared by Neville Allen, Malcolm Farmer, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Supplement to Punch, or the London Charivari, September 16, 1914" by Various is a collection of satirical illustrations from the renowned British magazine "Punch," created in the early 20th century. This book is a supplement that reflects on the political climate and the rise of Kaiser Wilhelm II from 1888 to 1914 through the lens of humor and caricature. It likely provides commentary on the events leading up to World War I, as well as insights into the personalities and politics of the time. The content of the book features a series of cartoons that depict the Kaiser’s various ambitions and challenges in the context of European politics. Each illustration includes a satirical commentary or verse, shedding light on how the Kaiser is viewed both by his contemporaries and by the satirical voice of "Punch". Themes include his attempts to maintain power, navigate alliances, and influence other nations, often highlighting the absurdities and contradictions of his leadership style. Overall, it serves as a historical snapshot, using wit to critique the figure of the Kaiser and to reflect on broader international tensions leading to the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWilliam II, German Emperor, 1859-1941 -- Caricatures and cartoons
653 _aGermany -- History -- 1871-1918 -- Caricatures and cartoons
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28003
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