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The Kaiser as I Knew Him From Fourteen Years
In this chapter from 1918, the narrator recounts German views on Japan and America during World War I. He describes German admiration for Japan before the war, the anti Japanese sentiment in Berlin after Japan declared war, and Kaiser Wilhelm II blaming the United States for Japan’s actions. The Kaiser argues that US policy aims to aid allies, gain prestige, and prepare for a future war with Japan, while a German officer suggests punitive steps toward Japanese nationals in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
America
England
Germany
Prince von Pless
Europe
Berlin
Russia
Prince Traidos
Princess Traidos
Switzersland
United States
Khian-Chau
Jian-Chan
China
Wilson
Dspan
American
Davis
Paris
von Hindenburg
Kaiser
Silf
Rommania
Zeppelin
Tom
France
New York
Washington
Count von Luxburg
Argentina
Man Power
Meanee