Carl Peters and German Imperialism 1856-1918: A Political Biography

by Arne Perras

Overview

Carl Peters (1856-1918) ranked among Germany's most prominent imperialists in the nineteenth century. He became known as the founder of Deutsch-Ostafrika, a region many Germans saw as the pearl of their overseas possessions, and his memory was revered in Nazi Germany. This biography reveals his role in Germany's colonial expansion.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199265107
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	09/30/2004
Series:	Oxford Historical Monographs
Pages:	298
Product dimensions:	8.84(w) x 5.46(h) x 0.88(d)

About the Author

Arne Perras is an editor in the foreign division of Süddeutsche Zeitung. He covers politics and development in Subsahara Africa, South and South-East Asia.

Table of Contents

Introduction1. Academic Laurels and Empty Pockets: Peters's Early Years 1856-18832. The Quest for East Africa 1884-18853. From the Nyasa to the Nile: Peters and the German East African Company 1885-18874. Rescuing Emin Pasha 1888-18905. After Bismarck: The Heligoland-Zanzibar Agreement and its Consequences 1890-18916. King or Pawn? Peters on Kilimanjaro 1891-18927. Colonial Scandal 1892-18978. Struggling for a Political Come-Back 1897-19189. Towards New Glory 1919-194510. Peters's Disputed Legacy after 1945BibliographyIndex

Editorial Reviews

"This is an excellent and much needed account of the career of Carl Peters. With this book, [Arne Perras] has done a real service to scholars of German history and colonialism."—Modern History

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