Kaiser Collection (page 27)

SILENT STILL: CHILDREN. Jane (left) and Katherine Lee threatening to give a pie in the face to a painting of Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany. Still from the 1918 motion picture Swat the Spy

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Uncle Sam applying a steel cinch on the globe, a cartoon symbolizing the dominance of the American steel industry, 1901. Hand-colored woodcut of a 1901 illustration

Kaiser Wilhelm II and U-boat
Disavowal? Disavowal? There is no such word in the German tongue!

Kaiser Wilhelm, 1915
Compared with Napoleon and guilty of similar mistakes The Illustrated London News shares its views on Kaiser Wilhem II(1859-1941) in 1915

The sands run out
Kaiser Wilhem II stares gloomily as the sands of German militarism run out

George V as a German officer
George V appearing in uniform at an inspection of his regiment, the 1st Dragoons of the Guards, in Berlin together with Kaiser Wilhelm II during a visit to Germany in 1913 for the wedding of

Kaiser Wilhelm II, Emperor of Germany and his family
Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859 - 1941), Emperor of Germany, pictured with his wife Augusta Viktoria of Schleswig-Holstein and his seven children (and their husbands/wives)

A cartoonist draws the Kaiser by George Ranstead
Original pen and ink drawing on a postcard showing an artist - a self-portrait by George Ranstead - having a little chuckle to himself as he admires a caricature of the German Emperor, Wilhelm II

Kaiser Wilhem I in Turkey - WWI
Turkey - Kaiser Wilhem II and Sultan Mehmet Rashad V meet in Istanbul during WWI. As is evident in this photograph, the Kaiser had a withered left arm as a result of a traumatic breech birth

Tarnopol, July 1917
At the Tarnopol headquarters of the German army, Kaiser Wilhelm II (centre of picture) is kept up to date with the progress of the German advance in East Galicia

The German allies of WW1
The Kaiser and the leaders of his fellow allies during the First World War, depicted within a lucky four-leaf clover. It was not to prove ultimately very lucky

Inauguration of the Fountain of Kaiser Wilhelm II, Constantinople on the occasion of the Emperors second visit to the city on the 27th January, 1901

The Tsar and Kaiser meeting on the Hohenzollern
Tsar Nicholas II meeting Kaiser Wilhelm II on board the latters yacht, the Hohenzollern in 1912. The Kaisers brother, Adalbert came be seen on the left

Paris Exhibition 1900 - Political card
A political card from the Paris Exhibition of 1900. The leaders of the major European nations stand precariously on a Boneshaker carriage, struggling to maintain a fragile peace

Visit of German Kaiser to Turkey
The Visit of the German Kaiser Wilhelm II to Turkey for an official state meeting with Sultan Abdul Hamid II (1842 - 1918). They are visiting the German School at Constantinople

Sultan Mehmed V rides with the Kaiser and Enver Pasha
Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey in a carriage with Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and Minister for War, Enver Pasha. Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey (1844 - 1918)

Turkey - Visit of ther Kaiser Wilhelm II
The visit of the German Kaiser Wilhelm II (with his wife Augusta Viktoria) to meet with the Turkish Sultan, Abdul Hamid II (1842 - 1918)

Vicky, Princess Royal in 1861
Princess Victoria, Princess Royal of Great Britain, Crown Princess of Prussia, later Empress of Prussia (1840-1901) photographed by Mayall in 1861

Prince Eitel Friedrich of Prussia (1883-1942), second son of Kaiser Wilhelm II, with his wife, Princess Sophie Charlotte of Oldenburg

Princess Viktoria Luise of Prussia (1892-1980), later Duchess of Brunswick, only daughter of Kaiser Wilhelm II pictured in 1908

Prince Wilhelm of Prussia with his family
Prince Wilhelm of Prussia, later Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941), pictured with his wife Auguste Viktoria, and three eldest sons in 1885; from left, Wilhelm, Eitel Friedrich and Adalbert

Crown Prince and Princess of Prussia
Crown Prince Wilhelm of Prussia, (1882-1951), eldest son of Kaiser Wilhelm II, with his wife, Cecilie of Mecklenberg-Schwerin (1886-1954)

Prince Ernst August, Duke of Brunswick, eldest child of Kaiser Wilhelm IIs only daughter Viktoria Luise. He was born in March 1914 and by the following year was posing for phootographs

Prince Adalbert of Prussia (1884-1948), third son of Kaiser Wilhelm II and grandson of Vicky, Princess Royal of Great Britain and Empress of Prussia

Kira and Hermine of Prussia
Kira Kirillovna of Russia with Kaiser Wilhelm IIs second wife, Hermine, at Doorn in the Netherlands in 1937. Kira was the daughter of Princess Victoria Melita (a daughter of Prince Alfred)

Kaiser Wilhelm II in Constantinople during WWI
Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany visits Constantinople during WWI and meets a group of German Nurses

Fountain of Kaiser Wilhelm II, Constantinople
Inauguration of the Fountain of Kaiser Wilhelm II, Constantinople on the occasion of the Emperors second visit to the city on the 27th January, 1901

Berlin by Lester Ralph
Prophetic vision of Berlin and the increasing militarism of Germany in the latter end of the 19th century. Kaiser Wilhelm II presiding over a parade of soldiers and weaponry

Kaiser Reading the Iln
WILHELM II GERMAN ROYALTY. Pictured reading a copy of The Illustrated London News, " because he wishes to be the best read man in the world"

The Restraining Hand
Constantine I, King of the Hellenes wonders whether to join the Triple Entente, or to remain neutral. The mailed fist of the German Emperor, Kaiser Wilhelm II, tries to influence his decision

Cumberland / Hohenzollern
VIKTORIA LUISE, only daughter of Kaiser Wilhelm II, pictured with her fiancee, Prince Ernest Augustus of Brunswick- Luneburg, son of the Duke & Duchess of Cumberland

Prussian Royal Marriage
VIKTORIA LUISE, only daughter of the Kaiser, pictured with her fiancee Prince Ernst Augustus of Brunswick Luneburg, son of the Duke & Duchess of Cumberland

Royal Group at Palais Edinburgh, Coburg
Queen Victoria flanked by offspring, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in 1894 at Palais Edinburgh, Coburg. Included in the picture is Kaiser Wilhelm II (seated left)

Half-Time by Studdy
The Kaiser fans down the beleagured monster of Prussian militarism as the Allies enjoy a comfortable Christmas dinner in the opening months of World War One

The Imperial Stocking
The Kaiser receives an unwelcome gift in his Christmas stocking from Lord Kitchener - a bunch of pesky British soldiers with bayonets fixed

Spectacular effects which the Kaiser has discarded in the field: The German Emperor (In the centre) as Over War Lord. Date: 1914

Edward VII Peacemaker
Edward the Peacemaker enjoys a friendly game with other heads of state. Roosevelt looks on approvingly, but Tsar, Shah and Kaiser feel excluded from the party

The Kaiser receiving reports of German troops
A photograph showing Kaiser Wilhelm II receiving reports from his generals about the disposition of the German troops during the Second Battle of Ypres

The Kaiser as Guy Fawkes
November 5th at the front: a Guy Fawkes in the guise of Kaiser Wilhelm II

Burlesquing the Kaiser
A French chasseur trooper impersonating Kaiser Wilhelm II, delivering a humorous monologue at a local open-air fete

Armed Germany
Photograph showing Kaiser Wilhelm II, German emperor and King of Prussia (1859-1941) on the left with General Von Moltke, chief of the general staff

Wilhelm II as a small boy
Photograph of Kaiser Wilhelm II as a small boy dressed in a sailor suit

The King of Greece
Photograph of H. M. Constantine I, King of Greece. Brother-in-law to Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, he insisted on Greek neutrality during World War I

Wilhelm Ii / Reichstag
Kaiser Wilhelm II opens the Reichstag

Trench Nightmare Cartoon
A self-portrait caricature by Walter Henry Clark, describing a nightmare he suffered whilst in the trenches during WW1

Prussian Manoeuvres
Wilhelm I, king of Prussia, at manoeuvres of his army which will defeat his Danish, Austrian and French enemies and make him Kaiser of Germany

Wilhelm II Toboggan 1910
A brochure design for the Kaiser Wilhelm II toboggan contest at Davos, Switzerland

Kronprinz Wilhelm / Liz 09
KRONPRINZ WILHELM Son of Kaiser Wilhelm II with his wife, Cecilie, and son, Wilhelm, in 1909

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"Kaiser: A Symbol of Power, Politics, and War" From Bismarck to the dropping pilot incident, Kaiser Wilhelm II's reign as the German Emperor was filled with controversy and historical significance. His signature marked a pivotal era in European history. In the midst of World War I, Kaiser Wilhelm II stood tall alongside his wife Hermine, representing Germany's imperial might. Their presence on German postcards showcased their influence during this tumultuous time. The Chapel of the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church in Berlin stands as a testament to his legacy. This architectural marvel serves as a reminder of the power he wielded and the impact he had on Germany. Not only did Kaiser Wilhelm II leave an indelible mark on Germany but also influenced international relations. Queen Victoria and Prince Wilhelm of Prussia captured in a royal group photo at Palais Edinburgh exemplify alliances formed during that period. His relationship with Tsar Nicholas II further highlights his role in shaping global politics. The meeting between these two powerful leaders left lasting impressions on world affairs. Amidst war-torn Europe, Kaiser Wilhelm II presented medals to soldiers in Warsaw during World War I. This act symbolized both his support for troops and his determination to maintain control over territories under German rule. Today, when we think about "kaiser, " it is impossible not to reflect upon the complex persona Wilhelm II - a figure who embodied power, ambition, and ultimately contributed significantly to shaping our modern world.