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 work by Canadian author Stephen Leacock, first published in 1919. The book humorously depicts the former German royal family, the Hohenzollerns, as they emigrate to America after their empire's fall, narrated by Princess Frederica. Through their misadventures and identity struggles, Leacock explores themes of absurdity and social status, reflecting wartime sentiments and the immigrant experience. The book also includes commentary on the political climate of the time, blending humor with historical context.