Presents a biography of Prussian German statesman and aristocrat Otto von Bismarck, with maps, illustrations, primary source documents, a timeline, and a glossary.
Explores the reasons why the Second Reich, established in Germany in 1871, came to an end in 1918, including discussion of Germany's role in World War I,and features chapter questions, photographs, and maps.
Bismarck, Napoleon III, and the origins of the Franco-Prussian War
Wetzel, David
2001
Chronicles the events leading up to the Franco-Prussian War in 1870, focusing on the roles of Otto von Bismarck and Napoleon III in the start of the conflict.
Provides an analytical account of the role of Otto von Bismarck in the history of Germany, looking at his activities as Prime Minister of Prussia from 1862 to 1873, and as Germany's first Chancellor, from 1871 to 1890. Includes a selection of documents.
A biography of the Prussian statesman who united the German people under one government and whose policies and influence were felt throughout Europe in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century.
Presents a biography of Otto von Bismarck and assesses his significance as a nineteenth-century reactionary and statesman credited with the development of a common currency and central bank in Germany as well as providing benefits for the sick, elderly, and the injured.
