The Last Kaiser: The Life of Wilhelm II - Hardcover

MacDonogh, Giles

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0312276737 ISBN 13: 9780312276737

Publisher: St Martins Pr, 2001

Synopsis

A compelling look at the complex and contradictory statesman who had a penchant for victory, war, and the belligerent aims of his staff, even though he dubbed himself the "Emperor of Peace," details his life, from his childhood to his involvement in World War I. 15,000 first printing.

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Review:

"A gripping narrative about a flawed, but ultimately pitiable king."-"-Kirkus Reviews"
"MacDonogh, in a thorough and incisive treatment, tackles [the] issues with both aplomb and fairness."--"Booklist"
"Readers looking for an introduction to this critical figure of German and European history will find a gem."-"-Library Journal"

A gripping narrative about a flawed, but ultimately pitiable king. "Kirkus Reviews"

MacDonogh, in a thorough and incisive treatment, tackles [the] issues with both aplomb and fairness. "Booklist"

Readers looking for an introduction to this critical figure of German and European history will find a gem. "Library Journal""

"A gripping narrative about a flawed, but ultimately pitiable king." --Kirkus Reviews

"MacDonogh, in a thorough and incisive treatment, tackles [the] issues with both aplomb and fairness." --Booklist

"Readers looking for an introduction to this critical figure of German and European history will find a gem." --Library Journal

About the Author:

Giles MacDonogh is a historian and journalist. His biography of Frederick the Great was a bestseller in the UK. He contributes regularly to the Financial Times, The Times, Guardian and Evening Standard. He lives in London, England.

About this edition

• Publisher: St Martins Pr
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0312276737
• ISBN 13: 9780312276737
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 532