Walther Rathenau: His Life and Work is a biography written by Harry Kessler that explores the life and achievements of Walther Rathenau, a prominent German industrialist and politician during the early 20th century. The book provides a detailed account of Rathenau's rise to power, his contributions to the German economy, and his role in shaping the country's political landscape during a time of great upheaval. Kessler delves into Rathenau's personal life, including his Jewish heritage and the challenges he faced as a ...
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Walther Rathenau: His Life and Work is a biography written by Harry Kessler that explores the life and achievements of Walther Rathenau, a prominent German industrialist and politician during the early 20th century. The book provides a detailed account of Rathenau's rise to power, his contributions to the German economy, and his role in shaping the country's political landscape during a time of great upheaval. Kessler delves into Rathenau's personal life, including his Jewish heritage and the challenges he faced as a minority in a predominantly Christian society. The author also examines Rathenau's assassination in 1922 by right-wing extremists, which marked a turning point in German politics and society. Through extensive research and analysis, Kessler offers a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of Germany's most influential figures of the modern era.This is a new release of the original 1930 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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