| Translator |
Bevan, Edwyn Robert, 1870-1943 |
| LoC No. |
18020352
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| Title |
The Pan-German Programme
The Petition of the Six Associations and the Manifesto of the Intellectuals
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 38.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"The Pan-German Programme" by Edwyn Robert Bevan is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically during the aftermath of World War I. The book presents two significant documents: the Petition of the Six Associations and the Manifesto of the Intellectuals, both reflecting the aspirations of the Pan-German movement in Germany. The likely topic of the book revolves around the political and territorial ambitions of Germany during the war, emphasizing the importance of securing vast dominions and economic resources. In this work, Bevan translates and contextualizes key German documents that outline the goals of the Pan-German movement, which sought to expand German territory significantly through military successes during the First World War. The Petition of the Six Associations articulates demands for strategic territories, including key regions in France and Belgium, to ensure Germany's future military and economic stability. Meanwhile, the Manifesto of the Intellectuals argues for a more assertive German presence on the world stage, promoting the defensive and aggressive aims of the German populace in response to perceived threats from other nations. Together, these documents underscore a nationalist ideology that prioritized territorial acquisition and economic power as essential to Germany's national security and prestige. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Peace
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| Subject |
Pangermanism
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
46192 |
| Release Date |
Jul 4, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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