CONTENTS.

Introduction[7]
I.The Emperor William[13]
II.The Imperial Family, Court, and Government[55]
III.The Army and Navy—The War Party[106]
IV.The Reichstag and Political Parties[138]
V.Public Opinion—Economic Causes of the War[177]
VI.The Moroccan Question[215]
VII.The Eastern Question[240]
VIII.The Week of Tragedy[270]
IX.Belgian Neutrality and the Invasion of Belgium[312]
Conclusion[355]
Appendix[365]