Publisher's Synopsis
The German Revolution, 1918-1919 is a historical book written by Ralph Haswell Lutz and published in 1922. The book provides a comprehensive account of the revolutionary events that took place in Germany during the years 1918 and 1919. Lutz's work offers a detailed analysis of the political, social, and economic factors that led to the collapse of the German Empire and the emergence of the Weimar Republic.The book begins by examining the political landscape of Germany before the revolution, including the role of the Kaiser and the ruling elites. Lutz then goes on to describe the events that triggered the revolution, such as the defeat of Germany in World War I, the rise of the socialist movement, and the impact of the Russian Revolution.Lutz provides a detailed account of the various political factions and movements that emerged during the revolution, including the Social Democrats, the Spartacists, and the Freikorps. He also explores the role of key figures such as Friedrich Ebert, Karl Liebknecht, and Rosa Luxemburg.In addition to examining the political aspects of the revolution, Lutz also delves into the social and economic changes that took place during this period. He discusses the impact of the war on the German economy, the emergence of workers' councils, and the rise of new cultural movements such as expressionism and Dadaism.Overall, The German Revolution, 1918-1919 is a detailed and insightful account of a pivotal moment in German history. Lutz's work provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the causes and consequences of the revolution, as well as its lasting impact on German society and politics.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.
