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Friedrich Ebert: Germany (Makers of the Modern World)
Harry Harmer
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Description for Friedrich Ebert: Germany (Makers of the Modern World)
Hardcover. Friedrich Ebert (1871-1925) was influential in securing SPD support for the war in 1914. He reluctantly accepted the need for Germany to sign the Treaty of Versailles, at one point saying he might be prepared to resume the war. This book examines how much of a part treaty played in creating the circumstances of the Second World War. Series Editor(s): Sharp, Alan. Series: Makers of the Modern World. Num Pages: 208 pages, 1 tables, 17 black & white halftones, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1DFG; BGH; HBJD; HBLW; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 209 x 141 x 21. Weight in Grams: 404.
This title is about Friedrich Ebert (1871-1925). Ebert was influential in securing SPD support for the war in 1914. On the eve of war he travelled to Switzerland to arrange the movement of SPD funds if the party was outlawed. As the leader of organized labour, Ebert had close relations with government and military authorities throughout the war. Two of his sons were killed during the war, something he used to emphasise his patriotism. On 9 November, 1918, Ebert became Imperial Chancellor as revolution broke out in Berlin. He opposed the radical left, declaring, 'Without democracy there is no freedom. ... Read more
This title is about Friedrich Ebert (1871-1925). Ebert was influential in securing SPD support for the war in 1914. On the eve of war he travelled to Switzerland to arrange the movement of SPD funds if the party was outlawed. As the leader of organized labour, Ebert had close relations with government and military authorities throughout the war. Two of his sons were killed during the war, something he used to emphasise his patriotism. On 9 November, 1918, Ebert became Imperial Chancellor as revolution broke out in Berlin. He opposed the radical left, declaring, 'Without democracy there is no freedom. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Haus Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Series
Makers of the Modern World
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781905791637
SKU
V9781905791637
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About Harry Harmer
Harry Harmer's particular interest is modern British and European history. He has studied the history of the Weimer Republic and the rise of Hitler, and his PhD involved research into the Communist International and the European parties, of which the German was the most significant. He is the author of Rosa Luxemburg and Tom Paine. Professor Alan Sharp is ... Read more
Reviews for Friedrich Ebert: Germany (Makers of the Modern World)
'Harry Harmer gives a long overdue introduction in English to the saddler's son who, though not present at Versailles, shakily presided over the establishment of Germany's Weimar Republic. ... a beautifully produced series' Nigel Jones, Literary Review, November 2008
Nigel Jones Literary Review 20081101
Nigel Jones Literary Review 20081101