rise of imperialism
Napoleon’s rise to power both disgusted the rest of Europe and tempted European rulers with its effective success. ... At the same time, however, the seed of imperialism had taken root in the continent. In short time, notions like those expressed by Kaiser Wilhelm II that the, “place in the sun shall remain our undisputed possession,” gave rise to Nazi expansion; intruding stealthy as a preventative measure against whatever clouds may grey the German sky.