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The New German Empire
Weber was born in prussia, part of the german empire. He has a breakdown which lasts for three or four years before he writes this book. Germany at that time is moving to industrial capitalism at breakneck speed. It's partly an old dynasty, with kaiser and chancellor being these strong men. And proud of its massive civil service - probably leading the world in developing a modern bureaucracy.