Wilhelm Ii Collection (#9)

WILHELM II (1859-1941). German Kaiser. Composite portrait of the royal family, c1907. Left to right: Prince August Wilhelm and Alexandra Victoria; Prince Eitel Friedrich

WILHELM II (1859-1941). Emperor of Germany, 1888-1918. Photographed during World War I

HERFORD: COUNTERFEIT BILLS. Some Counterfeit Bills. Caricatures of William Randolph Hearst (Bill the Patriot), Billy Sunday (Bill the Evangelist)

ROYAL WEDDING, 1894. The wedding of Ernest Louis, Grand Duke of Hesse and Princess Victoria Melita of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha at Coburg

GEORGE V (1865-1936). King of England, 1910-1936. As Prince of Wales, while Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany presents officers of the 1st Prussian Dragoon Guards, 26 January 1902

The ex - Kaisers wedding. The front of Doorn Castle, showing the new flight of marble steps to the front door. These have been made specially for the bride to ascend. 4 November 1922

The ex - Kaisers wedding. The Dove Cot in the grounds of Doorn Castle, designed
The ex - Kaisers wedding. The " Dove Cot " in the grounds of Doorn Castle, designed by the ex - Kaiser. 4 November 1922

The ex - Kaisers wedding. The lodge at the main entrance to Doorn Castle in the Netherlands. 4 November 1922

German militarism, Simplicissimus, 1910
German militarism in the Wilhelmine era. Cartoon from " Simplicissimus", 1910. The officer is saying that in two years the raw material lined up for inspection will be knocked it shape

Wilhelm II (1859 - 1941) Emperor of Germany from 1888 - 1919, wounded in the eye while on his Royal yacht. From " Le Petit Journal", Paris, 25 July 1897

Illustration with Wilhelm II, Emperor of Germany
Wilhelm II, Emperor of Germany depicted as a one - man orchestra conducting the affairs of Europe. Cartoon from " Le Rire", Paris

Wilhelm II, Emperor of Germany, dreaming of a German rail link to Baghdad and oil. Cartoon by Leonard Raven - Hill from " Punch", London, 25 January 1911

Illustration from First Moroccan Crisis
First Moroccan Crisis 1905 - 1906. Wilhelm II, Emperor of Germany, in Tangier, 31 March 1905, greeted the Sultan of Morocco as an independent sovereign

Wilhelm II with Nicholas II
Wilhelm II, the German Kaiser, asking Nicholas II, Tsar of Russia, his reason for building a new fleet. Cartoon by Bernard Partridge from " Punch", London, 23 June 1909

Might Is Right illustration
Might Is Right". Germany (Wilhelm II) bullying Russia (Nicholas II), still humiliated, battered and weak from defeat in the Russo - Japanese War (1904 - 1905)

Wilhelm II 1859-1941 portrait by Ferdinand Keller
Wilhelm II 1859-1941, full-length portrait of Kaiser Wilhelm II by Ferdinand Keller, 1893. Ferdinand Keller 1842-1922, German artist

Caricature of European States: Wilhelm II, Tsar Nicholas II, Victor Emmanuel III
Caricature of the European States (L Invitation a la valse; bon souvenir les Etats Unis d Europe). Wilhelm II, Czar Nicholas II, Victor Emmanuel III, French President Loubert and Edward VII of England

German exploration of Indonesia, 1880s C017 / 6873
German exploration of Indonesia. 19th-century artwork of German explorer Otto Ehrenfried Ehlers (1855-1895) presenting Mandar people from Indonesia to German Emperor (Kaiser) Wilhelm II (1859-1941)

WORLD WAR I: RATIONING. Can vegetables, fruit, and the Kaiser too. American poster promoting canning and rationing food to win World War I. Poster by J. Paul Verrees, c1918

WORLD WAR I: MUSIC COVER. Deutschland Oesterreich Hand in Hand. Sheet music cover showing Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and Franz Ferdinand of Austria shaking hands. Engraving by Bruno H

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Wilhelm II: A Controversial Figure in History From the majestic schooners to significant political meetings, Kaiser Wilhelm II's life was filled with intriguing moments. The schooner Meteor IV, crafted by Kirk & Sons of Cowes, made its debut in 1912 and continued to captivate admirers in 1913. This vessel symbolized Wilhelm II's love for maritime pursuits. In 1903, an important meeting took place between Tsar Nicholas II and Kaiser Wilhelm II in Wiesbaden, Germany. This encounter showcased their diplomatic relations amidst a changing world order. Another notable event occurred in Berlin, Germany, in 1911 when King George V visited Wilhelm II. Their meeting highlighted the complex dynamics between European monarchs during this era. The SS Kaiser it also played a significant role as it sailed through the seas around 1910. This grand ship represented German engineering prowess and imperial ambitions on a global scale. Beyond his public image, there were glimpses into Wilhelm II's personal life as well. Portraits captured his regal presence as German Emperor and King of Prussia during the early 1900s-1910s. Additionally, photographs depicted him alongside his wife Augusta Victoria and their family - offering insights into his private sphere. In one striking image from The Strand Magazine published in 1896, three of Wilhelm's sons salute him proudly - reflecting familial bonds intertwined with royal duties. However, not all depictions were positive; World War I brought forth criticism towards the Kaiser. In a vividly colored lithograph from 1915 titled "Death presenting Kaiser Wilhelm II with a harvest of the dead, " he is shown receiving macabre birthday greetings amid war-torn landscapes – an unsettling reminder of the consequences that unfolded under his reign. Wilhelm II remains an enigmatic figure whose legacy encompasses both admiration for technological advancements and controversy surrounding international politics. His story continues to intrigue historians and captivate those interested in the complexities of European history.