Behind the Bastards

CZM Rewind: Part Two: Kaiser Wilhelm: The Saddest Warlord In History

Jan 4, 2024
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Kaiser Wilhelm
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Jamie Loftus
Jamie Loftus and Kaiser Wilhelm II discuss the Kaiser's extensive wardrobe and lack of dignity, his incompetent diplomacy, obsession with power and warships, and his role in causing World War I. The podcast explores the sympathy for the Kaiser due to his unfortunate circumstances and delves into the movie 'The Exception' portraying him as a complex figure.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Unconventional Food Preferences
02:38 • 8min
3
Kaiser Wilhelm's Extensive Wardrobe and Lack of Dignity
10:45 • 3min
4
The Influence and Conflict of Kaiser Wilhelm
14:11 • 12min
5
Kaiser Wilhelm's Incompetency in Diplomacy and Failed Personal Diplomacy
26:28 • 2min
6
Kaiser Wilhelm's Decisions and Obsessions
28:53 • 17min
7
The Kaiser's Poor Decision-Making and the Prelude to World War I
45:46 • 4min
8
Kaiser Wilhelm's Role in Causing World War I
49:31 • 12min
9
Exploring 'The Exception': Sympathy for Kaiser Wilhelm
01:01:53 • 5min
10
Blame, Humiliation, and Promotion
01:07:06 • 5min