Why listen
Germany's path to WWI was centuries of conflict, kingdoms, and one very consequential Kaiser.
0:00––:––
Enjoy the episode?
Subscribe to History. Rated R.
Listen & subscribe on
In this episode
- Why Germany was not always a unified nation
- What Prussia actually was and why it mattered
- How Kaiser Wilhelm fits into the larger German story
- The messy political history that set the stage for WWI
About this episode
Germany hasn't always exactly been "Germany." It's long history, and many components both literal and figurative, leading up to World War I features a lot of conflict and craziness, culminating with a dude named Kaiser Wilhelm. I'm sure you've heard of Prussia? It's explained!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
About History. Rated R.
Let's be honest. History is full of f*cked up sh*t. But what are we gonna do, pretend like it never happened? Have a drink with your host, actor and writer Will Sterling, and his more qualified former Presidential Speechwriting co-host, Dr. Craig Smith.
See all episodes →
