"Place in the sun"

Key term for AQA GCSE History, used in The First World War (1894–1918).

Definition

A phrase popularised by Bernhard von Blow in 1897 representing Germany's ambition for a colonial empire and international prestige equal to Britain.

Exam Context

"Place in the sun" appears in AQA GCSE History revision content for Wider World Depth Studies, especially The First World War (1894–1918) and Anglo-German Rivalry.

Wider World Depth Studies The First World War (1894–1918)Anglo-German Rivalry

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Wider World Depth Studies

Anglo-German Rivalry

The First World War (1894–1918) • Anglo-German Rivalry

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