An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
31. The Second Reich
March 11, 2021
Description
Books Referenced
Author: Katja Hoyer
Context:
Introduced as the book written by their guest Katja Hoyer, described as being about 'the Kaiser's Germany' covering the period from 1870 to the Second World War. The title comes from Bismarck and reflects the militaristic nature of German unification.
Author: John C. G. Röhl
Context:
Mentioned as one of two major Wilhelm biographers - described as British and noted for having a very negative view of Wilhelm ('Röhrle hates Wilhelm'). Referenced in discussion about how German historians avoid writing about Wilhelm.
Author: Christopher Clark
Context:
Mentioned as an Australian biographer of Wilhelm, alongside discussion of his Prussia book. Noted that Clark seemed to become more sympathetic to his subjects as he researched and wrote about them.