The German emperor Wilhelm II claimed to personally govern his country, a claim disputed amongst his contemporaries. Historical research on the topic is split into two contrasting views: the monarchic mechanism and the polycracy of rivaling powerMoreThe German emperor Wilhelm II claimed to personally govern his country, a claim disputed amongst his contemporaries. Historical research on the topic is split into two contrasting views: the monarchic mechanism and the polycracy of rivaling power centers. This volume studies both models and evaluates their validity for the time between 1908-1914.
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