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001 Age of Empires

The History of the Twentieth Century

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Germany in the Late 19th and Early 20th Century

This chapter explores the formation of the German Empire under Kaiser Wilhelm I and the contrasting leadership styles of Wilhelm I and his son Friedrich III. It discusses Wilhelm II's rejection of liberalism and his brash approach to international diplomacy. The chapter also mentions the major powers of the world at that time.

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