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William II (1859-1941). King of Prussia and German Emperor (1888-1918). William II sets out its ideas on the labor question in the Palace of Prince Bismarck. Berlin. Colored engraving, 1890
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This colored engraving depicts Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941), the charismatic and controversial King of Prussia and German Emperor, engaged in a serious discussion with a group of prominent politicians and industrialists in the Palace of Prince Bismarck in Berlin. The year is 1890, and Wilhelm II is setting out his ideas on the labor question, a topic of great importance in the rapidly industrializing Germany of the late 19th century. The image captures the monarch's intense focus as he listens intently to the men at the table, his piercing gaze and expressive moustache adding to his regal presence. The setting, with its ornate decor and large windows letting in the natural light, underscores the grandeur and importance of the occasion. Wilhelm II, a member of the Hohenzollern dynasty, came to power in 1888 following the death of his father, Kaiser Friedrich III. His reign was marked by a series of political and diplomatic challenges, including tensions with other European powers and the growing labor unrest within Germany. Despite the controversies, Wilhelm II remained a popular figure among many Germans, who saw him as a strong and dynamic leader. This image, with its contemporary and colorful depiction of the monarch in action, offers a fascinating glimpse into the political and social dynamics of late 19th-century Germany.
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