About the book: 2024 / The famous English historian Michael Balfour analyzes the social, constitutional and economic forces operating 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 in the era of William II, Balfour vividly, vividly and stylishly describes the events taking place in Europe at the beginning of the 20th century. The book quotes various documents, memoirs, letters, diaries; funny stories and incidents are presented that allow you to look at the main characters from an unexpected angle. The publishing layout of the book is saved in PDF A4 format.