
The Imperial German Army Between Kaiser and King: Monarchy, Nation-Building, and War, 1866-1918
par
Gavin Wiens
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History
Format
Kindle
Pages
463
Langue
Allemand
Publié
Jan 1, 2023
Éditeur
Palgrave Macmillan
Édition
6
ISBN-10
3031228634
ISBN-13
9783031228636
Description
Gavin Wiens offers a fresh perspective on the complexities of the Imperial German Army from 1866 to 1918, exploring the intricate relationships between monarchy, national identity, and warfare. Through a detailed analysis, he delves into how the army not only represented military might but also played a crucial role in shaping the nation's collective identity during a transformative era in Germany's history.
By examining the interplay between military strategies and political agendas, Wiens uncovers the tensions and alliances that existed within the ranks and between the army and the monarchy. He highlights how these dynamics influenced the broader context of nation-building, revealing the ways in which the aspirations of the state and the ambitions of military leaders often intersected and clashed.
As the narrative unfolds, the reader gains insight into the evolving nature of German militarism and the impact of external conflicts on domestic policies. This compelling study provides a nuanced understanding of how the army navigated the tumultuous landscape of loyalty, duty, and national pride that defined Germany in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
By examining the interplay between military strategies and political agendas, Wiens uncovers the tensions and alliances that existed within the ranks and between the army and the monarchy. He highlights how these dynamics influenced the broader context of nation-building, revealing the ways in which the aspirations of the state and the ambitions of military leaders often intersected and clashed.
As the narrative unfolds, the reader gains insight into the evolving nature of German militarism and the impact of external conflicts on domestic policies. This compelling study provides a nuanced understanding of how the army navigated the tumultuous landscape of loyalty, duty, and national pride that defined Germany in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
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