KITCHEN, Martin.
The German Officer Corps 1890-1914.
Oxford: Clarendon Press , 1968.
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First Edition of Martin Kitchen's The German Officer Corps 1890 - 1914
First edition of this analysis of the social structure, professional identity, and political influence of Germany’s military elite prior to World War I. Octavo, bound in full modern morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, top edge gilt. In fine condition.
The German Officer Corps 1890–1914 (1968) by Martin Kitchen offers a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of the officer corps in Imperial Germany during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Kitchen examines the social composition, professional ethos, and political influence of the officer class, highlighting its pivotal role in shaping military and civilian governance. He explores the impact of Kaiser Wilhelm II's policies on the expansion and modernization of the army, particularly the 1890 reforms that broadened officer recruitment beyond the traditional aristocracy. The study delves into the officers' code of honor, their relationship with civilian institutions, and their advocacy for preventive war strategies, illustrating how these factors contributed to the militarization of German society and the political climate leading up to World War I.
The German Officer Corps 1890-1914.
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