Walther Rathenau: His Life And Work (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163150580)

Walther Rathenau: His Life and Work is a biographical book 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 delves into Rathenau's background and upbringing, his education and early career, and his rise to prominence in the German business and political spheres. Kessler also examines Rathenau's contributions to the German war effort during World War I, his role in the Treaty of Versailles negotiations, and his efforts to rebuild Germany's economy and international reputation in the aftermath of the war. The book also explores Rathenau's Jewish heritage and the anti-Semitic backlash he faced during his career.Throughout the book, Kessler provides a nuanced and detailed portrait of Rathenau's life and legacy, highlighting his many accomplishments and contributions to German society while also acknowledging the challenges and controversies he faced. Overall, Walther Rathenau: His Life and Work is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on an important figure in German history.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.

Author: Harry Kessler
ISBN-10: 1163150584
ISBN-13: 9781163150580
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 404
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.83d