The New Society

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Rathenau's life as a prominent German industrialist and liberal politician is marked by his significant contributions during and after World War I. He played a crucial role in organizing the German war economy and later served as Foreign Minister, where he initiated the Treaty of Rapallo to facilitate trade with Soviet Russia. Despite his moderate liberal stance and condemnation of Soviet practices, his Jewish heritage and political actions drew criticism from nationalist groups, labeling him as a revolutionary.