The Education of Henry Adams · Character
Wilhelm II
German Emperor, observed during European travels.
minor
Also known as the Kaiser, who seemed to have had no thought but to obey with almost agonized anxiety the least hint of the Kaiser, The Kaiser, Kaiser, the Kaiser Wilhelm
First appearance: xxviii the height of knowledge 1902
Wilhelm II shows up with force in Berlin (1858–1859). The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as the future Kaiser Wilhelm I, regent for his brother, observed passing time at his palace window.
Wilhelm II first appears in 0030 xxviii the height of knowledge 1902.
In Berlin (1858–1859): Mentioned as the future Kaiser Wilhelm I, regent for his brother, observed passing time at his palace window.
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