Otto von Bismarck: The Man in the Iron Helmet

«The Iron Chancellor» Otto von Bismarck is rightly considered one of the greatest statesmen of Europe in the modern era. The creation of a unified German state from a collection of principalities is his most famous, but far from the only, achievement. Bismarck's name continues to enjoy renown and popularity in modern Russia. It is not surprising that it has become surrounded by many enduring myths. The author of this biography seeks 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 mistakes and missteps did he make? How did his friends and enemies see him? And finally, what were the consequences of his actions for Germany and the whole world? Based on a wide range of sources, this book answers these - and many other - questions.