On Tuesday 25 May we concentrated on Otto Von Bismark and Kaiser Wilhelm the second.
Bismark was one of the worlds great politicians who was able to reconcile most conflicts both within Germany and conflicts between Germany and other states. He instituted universal suffrage and universal welfare but remained a dedicated monarchist who believed implicitly in claiming the privileged classes were best suited to govern the country. More specifically he himself was best suited to run the government.
Wilhelm the second had much the same thoughts. This led to conflict that was only resolved by Bismarks removal in 1890.
Kaiser Wilhelm or Kaiser William was grandson of Queen Victoria. Some said her favourite grandson.
In the years 1871 to 1890 Germany became the dominant country in Europe. These were the years when both men were in office. After 1890 the Kaiser tried to outdo the UK in military spending.
We also asked the question - who started the first world war?
We resolved that it wasn’t Germany.
But Germany was forced to take the blame and was severely punished by the Treaty of Versailles.
Next month we will be concentrating on The Weimar Republic.
We are slowly working our way towards the German Democratic Republic.
Neville Gibb
Bismark was one of the worlds great politicians who was able to reconcile most conflicts both within Germany and conflicts between Germany and other states. He instituted universal suffrage and universal welfare but remained a dedicated monarchist who believed implicitly in claiming the privileged classes were best suited to govern the country. More specifically he himself was best suited to run the government.
Wilhelm the second had much the same thoughts. This led to conflict that was only resolved by Bismarks removal in 1890.
Kaiser Wilhelm or Kaiser William was grandson of Queen Victoria. Some said her favourite grandson.
In the years 1871 to 1890 Germany became the dominant country in Europe. These were the years when both men were in office. After 1890 the Kaiser tried to outdo the UK in military spending.
We also asked the question - who started the first world war?
We resolved that it wasn’t Germany.
But Germany was forced to take the blame and was severely punished by the Treaty of Versailles.
Next month we will be concentrating on The Weimar Republic.
We are slowly working our way towards the German Democratic Republic.
Neville Gibb
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