Wilhelm II(1st Edition) Prince and Emperor, 1859-1900 by LamarCecil Hardcover, 463 Pages, Published 1989 by The University Of North Carolina Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8078-1828-2, ISBN: 0-8078-1828-3
"Wilhelm II (1859-1941), King of Prussia and German Emperor from 1888 to 1918, reigned during a period of unprecedented economic, cultural, and intellectual achievement in Germany. Unlike most European sovereigns of his generation, Wilhelm was no mere figurehead, and his imprint on imperial Germany was profound. In this book and a second volume, historian Lamar Cecil provides the first comprehensive biography of one of modern history's ..."
The German Diplomatic Service, 1871-1914(Reprint) (Princeton Legacy Library) by LamarCecil Paperback, 368 Pages, Published 2015 by Princeton University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-691-61694-0, ISBN: 0-691-61694-9
"In this investigation of the German foreign office from 1871 to 1914, Lamar Cecil focuses on the people who conceived and executed German diplomacy rather than on diplomatic policies and stratagems. The author analyzes the men and their careers, isolating the characteristics common to the diplomats, the reasons for their selection, and the effect on their careers of various considerations of background, personality, and circumstance. Hi ..."
Albert Ballin Business and Politics in Imperial Germany, 1888-1918 (Princeton Legacy Library) by LamarCecil Paperback, 412 Pages, Published 2015 by Princeton University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-691-62347-4, ISBN: 0-691-62347-3
"This study of Albert Ballin, a powerful member of the banking and commercial elite in Imperial Germany and manager of the Hamburg-American Line from 1899-1918, illuminates the political and social structure of the aristocracy and the upper middle class in the German Empire.Originally published in 1967.The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the di ..."
Wilhelm II(Updated) Volume 2: Emperor and Exile, 1900-1941 (H. Eugene and Lillian Youngs Lehman Series) by LamarCecil Paperback, 518 Pages, Published 2009 by The University Of North Carolina Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8078-5719-9, ISBN: 0-8078-5719-X
"Wilhelm II (1859-1941), King of Prussia and German Emperor from 1888 to 1918, reigned during a period of unprecedented economic, cultural, and intellectual achievement in Germany. This volume completes Lamar Cecil's prize-winning scholarly biography of the Kaiser, one of modern history's most powerful--and most misunderstood--rulers. As Cecil shows, Wilhelm's private life reflects a deeply troubled and very superficial man. But the ..."
Wilhelm II, Vol. 2(1st Edition) Emperor and Exile, 1900-1941 (H. Eugene and Lillian Youngs Lehman Series) by LamarCecil, 1888-1918 Kaiser Hardcover, 518 Pages, Published 1996 by The University Of North Carolina Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8078-2283-8, ISBN: 0-8078-2283-3
"Wilhelm II (1859-1941), King of Prussia and German Emperor from 1888 to 1918, reigned during a period of unprecedented economic, cultural, and intellectual achievement in Germany. This volume completes Lamar Cecil's prize-winning scholarly biography of the Kaiser, one of modern history's most powerful--and most misunderstood--rulers. As Cecil shows, Wilhelm's private life reflects a deeply troubled and very superficial man. But the ..."
Princeton Legacy Library The German Diplomatic Service, 1871-1914 by LamarCecil Hardcover, 366 Pages, Published 2016 by Princeton University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-691-64412-7, ISBN: 0-691-64412-8
"In this investigation of the German foreign office from 1871 to 1914, Lamar Cecil focuses on the people who conceived and executed German diplomacy rather than on diplomatic policies and stratagems. The author analyzes the men and their careers, isolating the characteristics common to the diplomats, the reasons for their selection, and the effect on their careers of various considerations of background, personality, and circumstance. Hi ..."
Albert Ballin Business and Politics in Imperial Germany, 1888-1918 (Princeton Legacy Library) by LamarCecil Hardcover, Published 2016 by Princeton University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-691-65012-8, ISBN: 0-691-65012-8
Albert Ballin(1st Edition) Business and Politics in Imperial Germany, 1888-1918 (Princeton Legacy Library) by LamarCecil Hardcover, 414 Pages, Published 1967 by Princeton University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-691-05101-7, ISBN: 0-691-05101-1
"This study of Albert Ballin, a powerful member of the banking and commercial elite in Imperial Germany and manager of the Hamburg-American Line from 1899-1918, illuminates the political and social structure of the aristocracy and the upper middle class in the German Empire.Originally published in 1967.The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the di ..."
Princeton Legacy Library The German Diplomatic Service, 1871-1914 by LamarCecil 366 Pages, Published 2015 by Princeton University Press ISBN-13: 978-1-4008-6770-7, ISBN: 1-4008-6770-3
"... 261–64, 268, 279, 293; and Kiderlen-Wächter, 314f; nobility in, 10f, 58f;
organization of, 8, 10f, 147, 293 note 12, 263f; and Radowitz, 162; role in
recruiting diplomats, 25; social polish in, 186 Pourtalès, Count Friedrich von, 124;
and Bülow, 292; ... See also Vatican Pückler, Count Karl von: entry into
diplomatic service, 22; on desirability of nobles in diplomatic posts in Paris, 70
Puttkamer, Robert von, 241 Quadt-Wykradt ..."
" In this investigation of the German foreign office from 1871 to 1914, Lamar Cecil focuses on the people who conceived and executed German diplomacy rather than on diplomatic policies and stratagems. The author analyzes the men and their careers, isolating the characteristics common to the diplomats, the reasons for their selection, and the effect on their careers of various considerations of background, personality, and circumstance. ..."
Albert Ballin Business and Politics in Imperial Germany, 1888-1918 by LamarCecil 412 Pages, Published 2015 by Princeton University Press ISBN-13: 978-1-4008-7487-3, ISBN: 1-4008-7487-4
"Holstein, Friedrich von, German statesman, 115 Holtzendorff, Arndt von, HAPAG
official, 226, 228, 231, 233-34, 236, 241, 259, 261, 266, 270, 285, 288, 293-94,
303, 307, 317, 322-23, 326, 329, 332-34, 342, 344; appointed head of HAPAG ...
Chlodwig Prince zu, German statesman, 114, 153 Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst,
Philipp Prince zu, 110 Hohenzollern, imperial yacht, 104, 172, 177, 200 Holland-
American Line, 46, 53 n52 Kiderlen-Wächter, ..."
H. Eugene and Lillian Youngs Lehman Wilhelm II : Emperor and Exile, 1900-1941 Vol 2 by LamarCecil 518 Pages, Published 2000 by Unc Press Books ISBN-13: 978-0-8078-6074-8, ISBN: 0-8078-6074-3
"The suspicion that characterized the British government's view of Wilhelm II and
his empire was reflected, possibly even more intently, in the military. After the turn
of the century the Kaiser had little to do with the British military and naval attachés
posted to London and had few friends elsewhere in the service.” He and the most
formidable naval personality of the era, Admiral Sir John Fisher, who was created
Baron Fisher of K ..."