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The Eulenburg Affair (German History in Context)
Norman Domeier
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Description for The Eulenburg Affair (German History in Context)
Hardcover. The first monograph to treat comprehensively the epoch-making though now too often forgotten scandal that rocked German political culture from 1906 to 1909, now in English translation. Translator(s): Schneider, Deborah Lucas. Series: German History in Context. Num Pages: 438 pages, 30 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJC; HBJD; HBLW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 166 x 243 x 38. Weight in Grams: 836.
When it broke out in 1906, the scandal surrounding Prince Philipp Eulenburg, closest confidant of Emperor Wilhelm II, shook the Hohenzollern monarchy and all of Europe to the core. Sparked by accusations by the journalist and publicist Maximilian Harden, the scandal dominated European headlines until 1909; it was the first modern scandal in which homosexuality was openly discussed. Particularly shocking was Harden's claim that Wilhelm had long been under the influence of a homosexual camarilla led by Eulenburg. Allegedly, this clique had brought about Bismarck's dismissal, cut off the emperor from his people, and, with its undue pacifism, maneuvered Germany ... Read more
When it broke out in 1906, the scandal surrounding Prince Philipp Eulenburg, closest confidant of Emperor Wilhelm II, shook the Hohenzollern monarchy and all of Europe to the core. Sparked by accusations by the journalist and publicist Maximilian Harden, the scandal dominated European headlines until 1909; it was the first modern scandal in which homosexuality was openly discussed. Particularly shocking was Harden's claim that Wilhelm had long been under the influence of a homosexual camarilla led by Eulenburg. Allegedly, this clique had brought about Bismarck's dismissal, cut off the emperor from his people, and, with its undue pacifism, maneuvered Germany ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Camden House
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
802g
Number of Pages
438
Place of Publication
Columbia, MD, United States
ISBN
9781571139122
SKU
V9781571139122
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Reviews for The Eulenburg Affair (German History in Context)
Domeier offers a discerning discussion of the politicization of marriage, friendship, and sexuality. . . . [C]ontains many interesting observations especially about the contemporary press. Readers will appreciate both the many contemporary cartoons . . . (Camden House has done a ?ne production job) and the able translation by Deborah Lucas Schneider. JOURNAL OF MODERN HISTORY [Isabel V. Hull] ... Read more