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Kohut, Thomas August.

Wilhelm II and the Germans : a study in leadership / Thomas A. Kohut.

New York : Oxford University Press, 1991.

ix, 331 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

This book explores the personification inherent in the notion of "Wilhelmian Germany" by investigating the psychological dimension of Wilhelm II's leadership of the Germans. Despite his historical reputation, many Germans welcomed the Kaiser's leadership. The years between 1890 and 1914 were known as the Wilhelmian era in Germany, and even critics of Wilhelm II thought it somehow fitting that he should be the German emperor. The author argues that Wilhelm II's personal needs and the needs of Germans in an age of intense nationalism made him the symbol of the nation.

William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941 -- Psychology.

Leadership.

Germany -- Kings and rulers -- Psychology.

Germany -- Politics and government -- 1871-1933.

Biographies.

Wilhelm 2 and the Germans.

Wilhelm Second and the Germans.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-320) and index.

The politicization of personality -- The tragedy of Friedrich and Victoria -- The legacy of maternal worry and disappointment -- The legacy of maternal possessiveness -- The legacy of paternal weakness and neglect -- Wilhelm II and his parents -- The personalization of politics -- The Kaiser, the press, and public opinion -- On the imperial stage -- Personal symbol of the nation -- The Kaiser, the navy, and Weltpolitik -- Between the British and the Germans.

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