Wilhelm I: King, Warrior, Emperor
How Prussia Became Germany’s Leading Power
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Discover the untold story of Kaiser Wilhelm I, the man who transformed a fractured col-lection of German states into a unified empire under Prussian leadership. Through the lens of a soldier, king, and visionary, Wilhelm I: King, Warrior, Emperor reveals the trials and triumphs of a monarch navigating the turbulence of 19th-century Europe.From his formative years shaped by the Napoleonic Wars to his pivotal role in military reforms, this compelling biography delves into the strategies and alliances that cata-pulted Prussia onto the world stage. With the guidance of Otto von Bismarck and the brilliance of military tacticians like Helmuth von Moltke, Wilhelm steered his nation through wars and political upheaval to achieve German unification.Historian Daniel Zorn captures Wilhelm's complex character-a steadfast conservative, yet a pragmatic leader who balanced tradition with modernization. This is the definitive account of a monarch who wielded his sword with honor and his crown with purpose, reshaping the destiny of an entire continent.Perfect for history enthusiasts and scholars alike, this book offers a gripping narrative of ambition, resilience, and the power of visionary leadership.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 04.01.2025 |
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| Verlagsort | Dietikon |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 148 x 210 mm |
| Gewicht | 566 g |
| Themenwelt | Literatur ► Romane / Erzählungen |
| Schlagworte | Austro-Prussian War • Franco-Prussian War • German Empire • German Nationalism • German Unification • Hohenzollern dynasty • Kaiser Wilhelm I • leadership biography • Otto von Bismarck • Prussian monarch • Prussian reforms |
| ISBN-10 | 3-384-47769-3 / 3384477693 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-3-384-47769-9 / 9783384477699 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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