German Diplomatic Relations 1871-1945

The continuity issue has been a theme in German historiography for half a century. Historians have examined the foreign policy of Wilhelmine and Nazi Germany that led to two world wars. </P><P><B>William Young</B> examines the continuity of German Foreign Office influence in the formulation of foreign policy under the leadership of Otto von Bismarck (1862-1890) Kaiser William II (1888-1918) the Weimar Republic (1919-1933) and Adolf Hitler (1933-1945). He stresses the role and influence of strong German leaders in the making of policy and the conduct of foreign relations. </P><P><I>German Diplomatic Relations 1871-1945</I> will be of value to individuals interested in the history of Germany Modern Europe and International Relations. </P>