Alfred von Tirpitz (1849-1930) German Grand Admiral and Admiralty State Secretary had a very
strong influence on naval politics and the organization and development of the imperial fleet.
His aim was to create a sea power equally strong as the British one and to dominate the
territories of the North Sea. He was also responsible for establishing a trading port and
military base in Qingdao China. In his memoirs Tirpitz individual biography is closely linked
with German political and military history of late 19th and early 20th century. Originally
Tirpitz wrote this book to justify his political ideas and decisions. Reprint of the original
edition from 1919. Volume 1 of 2.
