And the Kaiser Abdicates (Classic Reprint): The German Revolution, November, 1918 August, 1919: The German Revolution, November, 1918 August, 1919 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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The German Revolution of 1918–1919 unfolds in this comprehensive account, showing how a shattered empire moved toward a republic. Written with clear focus on the factors, events, and people who shaped the upheaval, the work offers a broad view of a turning point in world history.

Authored by S. Miles Bouton, a longtime Berlin-based correspondent, the book blends eyewitness reporting with careful analysis to illuminate why Germany’s revolution happened and how it progressed from street protests to a new political order. The author’s perspective aims to present a truthful, balanced view of the period, drawing on firsthand observations and archival material.

• An accessible timeline of key events from the start of unrest to the proclamation of the republic


• Explanations of political maneuvers, coalition shifts, and the rise of workers’ and soldiers’ councils


• Profiles of major figures and factions, including the socialists and revolutionary groups


• Discussion of the social, legal, and constitutional changes that followed the upheaval

Ideal for readers of modern European history and anyone curious about how revolutions reshape nations.

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