Bismarck: The Man & the Statesman, Vol. 1

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by Otto von Bismarck

"Politics is the art of the possible," Otto Von Bismarck famously said, and here, in his own words, the art of politics is laid bare by one of the most prominent and influential European statesmen of the nineteenth century. These are the intimate reflections and reminiscences of the man who unified the independent Germanic states into one nation, and whose subsequent promotion of the new country's colonial ambitions earned him the title of the founder of the German empire. This first volume of what must be considered an essential historical document details Bismarck's early life, from the political views of his youth and his entrance into public life through his work in government ministries and his time at the Court of Munich. It is vital reading for any informed, in-depth understanding of modern European history. AUTHOR OTTO EDUARD LEOPOLD VON BISMARCK (1815-1898) was born into a family that had belonged to the nobility from the fourteenth century. He studied law at the Universities of Göttingen and Berlin, and later served as prime minister of Prussia, from 1862 to 1873, and as Germany's first chancellor, from 1871 to 1890.

Genres: Germany, Politics

440 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2013

About the author

Otto Eduard Leopold von Bismarck (also Otto Furst von Bismarck), Count of Bismarck-Schönhausen, Duke of Lauenburg, Prince of Bismarck (April 1, 1815 – July 30, 1898), was a Prussian and German statesman of the 19th century. As Minister-President of Prussia from 1862–90, he oversaw the unification of Germany. From 1867 on, he was Chancellor of the North German Confederation. When the second German Empire was formed in 1871, he served as its first Chancellor and practiced Realpolitik which gained him the nickname "Iron Chancellor". As Chancellor, Bismarck held an important role in German government and greatly influenced German and international politics both during and after his time of service.

Reviews

[? · Rating 5 out of 5]

A weaver of humankind destiny.

[Pardis TD · Rating 5 out of 5]

In my opinion he is the best statesman the world has ever had. Had no issues with reading his writing.

[A YOGAM · Rating 4 out of 5]

„Otto Fürst von Bismarck: Gedanken und Erinnerungen“ offenbart den Mann jenseits der Legende des Sozialreformers: Bismarck (1815 - 1898), der Architekt der Kongokonferenz 1884/85, zeigt hier sein strategisches und oft eigensinniges Kalkül auf der internationalen Bühne. Die Memoiren geben Einblick in seine Machtspiele, sein politisches Gespür und seine rücksichtslosen Entscheidungen, die den Verlauf der Weltgeschichte beeinflussten. Historisch wertvoll und sprachlich prägnant, lassen sie den „Eisernen Kanzler“ als ebenso genialen wie ambivalenten Akteur erkennen – ein Staatmann, der Globalpolitik und koloniale Realpolitik meisterhaft orchestrierte. Wer Bismarck nur mit Sozialgesetzgebung verbindet, wird hier unweigerlich eines Besseren belehrt.