The German Renaissance on the Eve of World War I
(1870-1914) A Historical Study
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بروسيا ،الثورة الصناعية ،الزلفراين ،نمو السكك الحديديةAbstract
The rise of the German Empire during the 19th century was one of the most significant political transformations in Europe due to its far-reaching influence across most, if not all, parts of the world. Examining the stages of this empire's formation necessitates considering the key economic shifts that contributed directly and indirectly to its emergence as a major power on the eve of World War I. These political changes were intertwined with the radical economic and social transformations that paved the way for its rise to global leadership.The measures adopted by that state contributed to supporting its economic capabilities, which it quickly employed in developing its industrial and agricultural capabilities, extending to organizing its financial and commercial affairs, and thus the edifice of the German Empire was formed during the nineteenth century in a way that gave it the ability to secure its access to international leadership on the eve of the Great War. The German Renaissance appeared to be a direct result of the economic integration between heavy industry, the structure of the banking system, and the protectionist policies adopted by the state since the 1870s. Its entry into the industrial arena led to a restructuring of the class structure in German society, reflecting its development and creating a new social class that gradually grew and entered the political arena with significant influence. The economic dominance of the empire added weight to its foreign policy as a means of securing its economic interests, and the German Renaissance later became one of the most important causes of World War I.Consequently, there was an urgent need to study and analyze the economic, social, and military variables that contributed to the German Renaissance and the growth of its capabilities, which enabled it to be employed in the context of great power competition, such as colonial rivalry, armament, and international alliances—a phenomenon clearly manifested on the eve of World War I.
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