Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Wilhelm Ii, German Emperor
Wikipedia, a free and open-source encyclopedia, explores the life of Wilhelm II of Prussia and Germany, the German Kaiser during World War I.
Brigham Young University
Byu: Wwi Document Archive: Wilhelm Ii
The Harold B. Lee Library provides a biography of Kaiser Wilhelm II, who ruled Germany during World War I.
Brigham Young University
Byu Library: Annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina by Austria Hungary
A series of letters between Francis Joeseph and William II. Letters leading up to the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina by Austria-Hungary.
PBS
Pbs the Great War: Kaiser Wilhelm Ii & Ludwig Meidner
PBS offers a look into the lives of Kaiser Wilhelm II and Ludwig Meidner, as well as the role each of them played during World War I. Content includes quotes and historian commentary.
Other
Propaganda Postcards of the Great War: Centrals: Heads of State
Presents some biographical information on the leaders of the Central Powers during WWI - Wilhelm II of the German Empire, Franz Josef I of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Mehmed Rechad V of the Ottoman Empire (Turkey), and Ferdinand I of...
Other
Germany's Last Kaiser Wilhelm Ii: Political Decision Making in Imperial Germany
Wilhelm II, who became Kaiser of Germany in 1888, had a profound impact on German and European history. Includes discussion questions at end.
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: Germany Chooses War
This section of the web page describes the events that took place that led Germany to decide to join the war. Scroll further down to find out when the war started officially.
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: Kaiser Wilhelm Ii of Germany
A brief profile of Wilhelm II. Some of his better-known quotes are included.
PBS
Pbs the Great War: Kaiser Wilhelm Ii Crippled Bombast
Historian Robert K. Massie explores how Kaiser Wilhelm II's crippled arm shaped his personality and even the war.
PBS
Pbs the Great War: Kaiser Wilhelm a Mystery
Historian Jay Winter discusses the life of Kaiser Wilhelm and questions his ultimate responsibility as the architect for World War I.
Other
Sammler.com: Nazi Rule in Germany 1933 1945
This site from Sammler.com provides a history of German rule, beginning with the periods prior to Nazi Germany, are presented as is a brief review of the reign of Hitler.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Kaiser Wilhelm Ii
On this site, learn about the biography of Kaiser Wilhelm II, the last emperor of Germany who contributed to starting World War I and eventually lost the war.
