2nd Reich Historians

Question 1

John Röhl

Answer 1

Individualist perspective: The Kaiser build an autocratic , semi-absolutist, centralised government based around him.

Question 2

Hans-Ulrich Wehler

Answer 2

Structuralist perspective: Germany was dominated by powerful conservative forces like Junkers, Pressure Groups, Industrialists and Army who were focused in maintaining their interests.

Question 3

Christopher Clark

Answer 3

Takes more of a synthesis position, system was too fluid for personal rule to be possible. More positive than Wehler or Rohl about strength of liberal elements at this time

Question 4

Geoff Eley and David Blackburn

Answer 4

Pressure from Below perspective: That a lot of policy was pressed by working and middle class groups from below.