Bismarck

"The Iron Chancellor" Otto von Bismarck is justifiably considered one of the greatest statesmen in Europe during the Modern Era. The creation of a unified German state from a collection of principalities is his most famous, but far from his only achievement. Bismarck's name continues to enjoy fame and popularity in modern Russia. It is not surprising that it has been surrounded by many persistent myths. The author of this biography aims to dispel them and show what the "Iron Chancellor" was really like - not only as a politician, diplomat, and statesman, but also as a person. What was the secret of his success? What blunders and mistakes did he make? How did his friends and enemies perceive him? And finally, what were the consequences of his actions for Germany and the world? Based on a wide range of sources, this book provides answers to these - and many other - questions.