the German Workers' Party. Their principal goal, declared its leader in 1913, was 'the maintenance and increase of {German} living space' {Lebensraum} against the threat posed by Czech Halbmenschen {'half-humans'}. This was in fact a response to the creation of a Czech National Socialist Party in 1898.
The German Workers' Party, as articulated by its leader in 1913, focused on expanding and preserving German territory, which they referred to as Lebensraum. This statement reflected the anxiety about perceived threats posed by non-German populations, specifically targeting the Czech people, whom they derogatorily labeled as Halbmenschen or 'half-humans'. This xenophobic attitude was a reaction to the rise of the Czech National Socialist Party, formed in 1898, that represented a growing national identity and political influence among Czechs.
The ideologies put forth by the German Workers' Party illustrate the historical context of nationalism and territorial disputes in Central Europe during the early 20th century. The emphasis on racial purity and the fear of encroaching ethnic groups contributed to an increasingly hostile atmosphere, foreshadowing the conflicts that would characterize the period leading to World War I. These developments are crucial for understanding the rise of extreme nationalist sentiments that ultimately escalated into widespread violence and warfare.
