The Hohenzollerns In America With The Bolsheviks In Berlin And Other Impossibilities

""The Hohenzollerns In America With The Bolsheviks In Berlin And Other Impossibilities"" is a satirical book written by Stephen Leacock, a Canadian humorist, and writer. The book is a collection of humorous essays that poke fun at various historical events, people, and institutions. The title of the book itself is a play on words, as the Hohenzollerns were a German royal family that ruled over Prussia and later the German Empire until the end of World War I. The Bolsheviks, on the other hand, were a socialist political party that led the Russian Revolution in 1917 and established the Soviet Union. The combination of these two seemingly unrelated topics in the title sets the tone for the rest of the book, which is full of absurd and unlikely scenarios.In the book, Leacock uses his wit and humor to comment on a wide range of topics, including politics, economics, and society. He takes aim at everything from the American obsession with money to the absurdity of war to the pretensions of the upper class. The essays in the book are all written in Leacock's signature style, which is characterized by his use of irony, satire, and exaggeration. He often takes a seemingly serious topic and turns it on its head, exposing its flaws and absurdities. Overall, ""The Hohenzollerns In America With The Bolsheviks In Berlin And Other Impossibilities"" is a witty and entertaining book that offers a unique perspective on history and society. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys satire and humor.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.