Bismarck by Katharine Lerman
How did Bismarck, Germany's greatest nineteenth century leader, extend and maintain his power? This new Profile examines his strengths as statesman and all the facets of his political career. His many direct achievements included the unification of Germany and the expansion of Prussia. In short, he was the architect of Germany's change from cultural region to political nation. In the end he combined egotism and brilliance exceptionally, yet it was still not enough to save him from dismissal by William II.'.. both the narrative and the debate are always linked back to the analysis of power. This is an impressive achievement and distinguishes the book from conventional biographical studies of Bismarck.'
John Breuilly, Professor of Modern History, University of Birmingham
'This immediately takes its place as the best short biography of Bismarck in any language. Its command of the material is impressive, and it strikes a sensible balance between the traditional extremes of praising Bismarck as a hero who single-handedly created modern Germany or damning him as a villain who laid the foundations for the later rise of Nazism.'
Richard J. Evans, Professor of Modern History, University of Cambridge
'Dr Lerman's judgement of Bismarck's achievements and his ambiguous legacy is balanced, clear-sighted and sound.
This is a thoroughly recommendable book that will be of great benefit to students of modern Germany and nineteenth-century Europe.'
T.G.Otte, University of East Anglia
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780582037403 |
| ISBN 10 | 0582037409 |
| Title | Bismarck |
| Author | Katharine Lerman |
| Series | Profiles In Power |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Year published | 2004-02-14 |
| Number of pages | 316 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |