William of Germany

"William of Germany" by Stanley Shaw is a biography that examines the life and rule of Kaiser William II, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Germany. It starts by looking at William's childhood and the weighty expectations placed upon him as a future monarch. The writing goes on to introduce the political atmosphere of the time, highlighting the king's personality and the important differences between German and English governments. The narrative looks at the historical events and influences that contributed to William's development and discusses the effect that his family and society had on his rise to power as Emperor, setting the stage for a story filled with intricate relationships between William and the political chaos of his time.