Kaiser Wilhelm and his time. The last German emperor - a symbol of defeat in World War I.

The renowned English historian Michael Balfour analyzes the social, constitutional, and economic forces at play in Imperial Germany. The author examines the complex, contradictory figure of the Kaiser, who occupied a central position for three decades until 1918, in the context of his family history and the history of Germany. Demonstrating a brilliant knowledge of life in Germany during the era of Wilhelm II, Balfour vividly, brightly, and stylishly describes the events occurring in Europe at the beginning of the 20th century. The book cites various documents, memoirs, letters, diaries, and includes curious stories and incidents that allow a look at the main characters from an unexpected angle.