The Fall of the German Empire: Germany's Path to Modernity (eBook)

Germany and the roots of a new political era

Udo Wille (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2024
288 Seiten
tredition (Verlag)
978-3-384-43983-3 (ISBN)

Infos

As the 20th century dawned, the German Empire stood as a powerful force in Europe—an industrial giant, a military powerhouse, and a symbol of imperial ambition. Yet beneath its surface lay the seeds of transformation. From the heights of industrial and economic expansion to the upheavals of World War I, Germany's transition from empire to modern state was a tumultuous journey marked by political fragmentation, social change, and revolutionary ideas.

In The Fall of the German Empire, Udo Wille explores this critical turning point in European history. He delves into the forces that shaped Germany's decline: the pressures of modernization, the challenges of industrialization, and the demands for political reform. With a keen eye for detail, Wille examines how these factors converged to dismantle one of Europe's most formidable monarchies and lay the groundwork for a new political era.

This book offers readers a sweeping narrative of Germany's path to modernity, shedding light on the broader dynamics that reshaped Europe in the aftermath of empire. A compelling study for history enthusiasts and scholars alike, it reveals how the fall of the German Empire not only ended an age but also heralded the dawn of a new world.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 29.11.2024
• Verlagsort: Ahrensburg
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte
• Schlagworte: Fall of the German Empire • German Empire collapse • German Empire history • German modernization • Imperial Germany politics • Path to Weimar Republic • Wilhelm II. • World War I origins
• ISBN-10: 3-384-43983-X / 338443983X
• ISBN-13: 978-3-384-43983-3 / 9783384439833