15 October
Wilhelm I as German Emperor: Staging the Kaiser
In this article, Frank Sterkenburgh argues that Wilhelm I, not Wilhelm II, was the true architect of the German imperial role, using self-staging and historical symbolism to establish the monarchy as a central political force in the newly unified German Empire. It challenges long-held views by showing Wilhelm I’s active role in shaping the identity and legitimacy of the Kaiser.
German History Beyond Bismarck: Wilhelm I, Augusta and the Hohenzollern Monarchy in the 19th Century
Lecture-recording on the influence of Wilhelm I and Augusta on the consolidation of the German state.
Faith and Security: The Dynamic Interaction of the Quests that Drove Goebbels and Hitler in the Shadow of Geopolitics
Thomas Weber explores the dynamic relationship between Adolf Hitler's quest for national security and Joseph Goebbels' mission to instill faith in the German people during the Nazi regime.
The Security History Network 