Der Weltkrieg, Deutsche Träume: Roman

A vivid, polemic vision of a looming global conflict unfolds through the eyes of a German narrator who imagines Europe on the brink of a decisive war. He surveys the sprawling reach of the British Empire, the restless ambitions of Russia, and the rising assertiveness of Germany under Bismarck’s legacy, wondering whether the continent will remain shackled to English dominance or awaken to a new balance of power.

The story opens with a tense gathering of Russian high‑command in St. Petersburg, where senior princes and ministers deliberate a secretive plan that could reshape alliances. As diplomatic whispers turn to strategic posturing, the narrator’s dream‑like foresight hints at an unprecedented coalition of Germany, France and Russia confronting a common foe. This early act sets the stage for a sweeping exploration of nationalism, military ambition, and the fragile hopes of a continent teetering toward war.