And the Kaiser abdicates: The German Revolution November 1918-August 1919 by Bouton

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Author Bouton, S. Miles (Stephen Miles), 1876-1963
Translator Holcombe, Arthur N. (Arthur Norman), 1884-1977
Translator Munro, William Bennett, 1875-1957
LoC No. 21018520
Title And the Kaiser abdicates: The German Revolution November 1918-August 1919
Note Reading ease score: 48.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "And the Kaiser Abdicates: The German Revolution November 1918-August 1919" by S. Miles Bouton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the political upheaval that led to the abdication of the German Emperor and the subsequent establishment of a republic in the aftermath of World War I. It delves into the social and political conditions that made the revolution possible, providing insights into both the historical context and the key players involved. The opening of the book sets the stage for understanding the complexities of the German state before its collapse. It highlights the lack of familiarity with revolutions in Germany and the prevailing belief in the strength of its governmental structure, which ultimately proved to be fragile. The author recounts how underlying societal dissatisfaction, exacerbated by the horrors of war and starvation due to blockades, created fertile ground for revolutionary sentiments to flourish. Through personal reflections and an examination of Germany's governmental framework, Bouton establishes a narrative that underscores the inevitability of the revolutionary change that followed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DD: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Germany
Subject Germany -- Politics and government
Subject Germany -- History -- Revolution, 1918
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