| Author |
Ackerman, Carl W. (Carl William), 1890-1970 |
| LoC No. |
17017989
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| Title |
Germany, The Next Republic?
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 57.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"Germany, The Next Republic?" by Carl W. Ackerman is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The text aims to analyze the political and social fabric of Germany during World War I, focusing particularly on the necessity for a republic in the aftermath of the war. The author, drawing from personal experiences, argues that the establishment of a republic is integral to achieving lasting peace and dismantling the militaristic regime. At the start of the book, Ackerman outlines his credentials and firsthand experiences as a correspondent in Germany, where he witnessed the events leading up to the war and the sharp turn of public opinion. He reflects on the pre-war atmosphere in Germany, highlighting the war preparations that had been underway long before the first shots were fired. The opening portion sets the context for the subsequent chapters, which will delve into the intricacies of Germany's political landscape, the role of media, public sentiment, and the critical need for the German populace to assert their voices against the ruling powers to realize true democracy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Germany
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15770 |
| Release Date |
May 5, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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