New York : Cambridge University Press, Date: 2004. Translated Edition. Hardcover. Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xxi, 1287 pages: illustrations; 26 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 1237-1255) and index. Translated from the German. Contents: The accession -- The first state visits -- The Kaiser and his mother -- An ominous family quarrel -- The young Kaiser: a sketch drawn from life -- First steps in foreign affairs -- The pillars of imperial power -- The domination of the Bismarcks -- The Bismarck crisis begins -- The Kaiser, the Chancellor and the Kartell -- Constitutional conflicts -- Bismarck's fall from power -- The haphazard transition: from the Bismarcks to the new course -- In Bismarck's footsteps: the conduct of foreign policy under the new course -- The dualism of power -- The fall of the court generals -- The school bill crisis and the fragmentation of power -- Dynastic diplomacy -- The rude awakening -- The predictable disaster: Wilhelm II and the 'public soul' of Germany -- Caprivi's dismissal -- Head of the family -- The Kaiser and the 'newest course' -- An enemy of the people -- Wilhelm and world politics -- Great Britain and the spectre of encirclement -- Endgame: the breakthrough to decisive personal power -- The Kaiser, art and architecture -- The challenge: ...

ISBN10: 0521819202, ISBN13: 9780521819206, [publisher: New York : Cambridge University Press] Hardcover Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xxi, 1287 pages: illustrations; 26 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 1237-1255) and index. Translated from the German. Contents: The accession -- The first state visits -- The Kaiser and his mother -- An ominous family quarrel -- The young Kaiser: a sketch drawn from life -- First steps in foreign affairs -- The pillars of imperial power -- The domination of the Bismarcks -- The Bismarck crisis begins -- The Kaiser, the Chancellor and the Kartell -- Constitutional conflicts -- Bismarck's fall from power -- The haphazard transition: from the Bismarcks to the new course -- In Bismarck's footsteps: the conduct of foreign policy under the new course -- The dualism of power -- The fall of the court generals -- The school bill crisis and the fragmentation of power -- Dynastic diplomacy -- The rude awakening -- The predictable disaster: Wilhelm II and the 'public soul' of Germany -- Caprivi's dismissal -- Head of the family -- The Kaiser and the 'newest course' -- An enemy of the people -- Wilhelm and world politics -- Great Britain and the spectre of encirclement -- Endgame: the breakthrough to decisive ...
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Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2004 Hardcover Book. Octavo, xxi, 1287 pages. In Fair plus condition with a Fair plus dust jacket. Spine is yellow with black print and illustration. Dust jacket has edge wear, 2-inch closed tear at top of spine, light shelf wear. Boards in black cloth. Small blemish to front bottom spine corner. Text block has date in pencil on front flyleaf, penciled marginal notation, penciled notes on rear endpapers. Illustrated with b&w frontispiece and plates. [Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates] NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex Area, ND-HV Column. 1370402. FP New Rockville Stock.

ISBN10: 0521819202, ISBN13: 9780521819206, [publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge] Hardcover Octavo, xxi, 1287 pages. In Fair plus condition with a Fair plus dust jacket. Spine is yellow with black print and illustration. Dust jacket has edge wear, 2-inch closed tear at top of spine, light shelf wear. Boards in black cloth. Small blemish to front bottom spine corner. Text block has date in pencil on front flyleaf, penciled marginal notation, penciled notes on rear endpapers . Illustrated with b&w frontispiece and plates. [Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates] NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex Area, ND-HV Column. 1370402. FP New Rockville Stock.
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Cambridge University Press. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Cambridge University Press ISBN 0521819202 9780521819206 [US]

ISBN10: 0521819202, ISBN13: 9780521819206, [publisher: Cambridge University Press] Hardcover Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
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