Heinrich Von Treitschke: Warfare and Nationalism in Germany
In the nineteenth century, Germany faced the worst era of political imperial leadership that suppressed the citizens and the economy. For instance, during the ruling of Adolf Hitler, his leadership was characterized with killings and assassination. There was no democracy in the country. Due to this, there was a dire need for the patriotic dedication to push for reforms in Germany. The research paper focuses mostly on Heinrich Von Treitschke. Heinrich Von Treitschke is viewed as a great leader who fought for democracy to bring political liberty. His assertions were that German’s greatness could not be gained through selfishness of citizens but he claimed that could only be achieved …show more content…
He claims that incase the nation is crying out due to its life being in danger, all individuals must cease from social selfishness and party hatred be hushed. Individual egoism should as well be left. Heinrich continues and points out that the greatest and the most important possession is power though power cannot be gainedwithout getting support from patriotic individuals who puts national needs in front of their needs. Nationalism is a way of bringing national glory and bringing liberty to the oppressed people in the world (Michelet “Histoire de La …show more content…
Egelhaaf claims that Treitschke had shown them how the real foundation of Germany state was gradually laid by the work of the statesmen. Treitschke’s ideas also had a very big influence on the policies and thoughts of leaders such as Chancellor Bernhard Von Bulow and the Admiral Alfred Von Tirpitz (Peter Winzen 1915). Though Treitschke work received both approval and critique, it’s a bare repudiation on the world’s views. His efforts had a big impact on the success of several leaders. His ideas had a big appeal among the German public. Thus, from the impact that he had on the entire German and also to specific individuals, his world’s views is repudiation.
In conclusion, it’s very important to note that Heinrich Von Treitschke played an important role in the rebirth of the German nation. He advocated for democracy which was later achieved. He emphasized on the needs of the citizen’scommitting the country’s needs before theirs. Without sacrifice and nationalism, German could not have gained the reputable influence it has in the world. Heinrich too shaped the politics of German and he had a big influence on the subsequent leaders. His efforts and contributions cannot go
In the nineteenth century, Germany faced the worst era of political imperial leadership that suppressed the citizens and the economy. For instance, during the ruling of Adolf Hitler, his leadership was characterized with killings and assassination. There was no democracy in the country. Due to this, there was a dire need for the patriotic dedication to push for reforms in Germany. The research paper focuses mostly on Heinrich Von Treitschke. Heinrich Von Treitschke is viewed as a great leader who fought for democracy to bring political liberty. His assertions were that German’s greatness could not be gained through selfishness of citizens but he claimed that could only be achieved …show more content…
He claims that incase the nation is crying out due to its life being in danger, all individuals must cease from social selfishness and party hatred be hushed. Individual egoism should as well be left. Heinrich continues and points out that the greatest and the most important possession is power though power cannot be gainedwithout getting support from patriotic individuals who puts national needs in front of their needs. Nationalism is a way of bringing national glory and bringing liberty to the oppressed people in the world (Michelet “Histoire de La …show more content…
Egelhaaf claims that Treitschke had shown them how the real foundation of Germany state was gradually laid by the work of the statesmen. Treitschke’s ideas also had a very big influence on the policies and thoughts of leaders such as Chancellor Bernhard Von Bulow and the Admiral Alfred Von Tirpitz (Peter Winzen 1915). Though Treitschke work received both approval and critique, it’s a bare repudiation on the world’s views. His efforts had a big impact on the success of several leaders. His ideas had a big appeal among the German public. Thus, from the impact that he had on the entire German and also to specific individuals, his world’s views is repudiation.
In conclusion, it’s very important to note that Heinrich Von Treitschke played an important role in the rebirth of the German nation. He advocated for democracy which was later achieved. He emphasized on the needs of the citizen’scommitting the country’s needs before theirs. Without sacrifice and nationalism, German could not have gained the reputable influence it has in the world. Heinrich too shaped the politics of German and he had a big influence on the subsequent leaders. His efforts and contributions cannot go