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  • Bismarck

    by James Headlam ...
    Otto Eduard Leopold Von Bismarck was born at the manor-house of Schoenhausen, in the Mark of Brandenburg, on April 1, 1815. Just a month before, Napoleon had escaped from Elba; and, as the child lay in his cradle, the peasants of the village, who but half a year ago had returned from the great campaign in France, were once more called to arms. A few months passed by; again the King of Prussia ... Read more

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  • Bismarck

    by James Headlam ...
    Well was it for Germany that Bismarck had not allowed her to fall into the weak and vacillating hands of a Parliamentary government. Peace has its dangers as well as war, and the rivalry of nations lays upon them a burden beneath which all but the strongest must succumb. The future was dark; threatening clouds were gathering in the East and West; the hostility of Russia increased, and in France ... Read more

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  • Bismarck

    by James Headlam ...
    Otto Eduard Leopold Von Bismarck was born at the manor-house of Schoenhausen, in the Mark of Brandenburg, on April 1, 1815. Just a month before, Napoleon had escaped from Elba; and, as the child lay in his cradle, the peasants of the village, who but half a year ago had returned from the great campaign in France, were once more called to arms. A few months passed by; again the King of Prussia ... Read more

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  • Studies in Diplomatic History

    Series series Routledge Revivals
    This collection of essays delves into issues associated with British foreign policy in the ten years that Headlam-Morley worked with the Foreign Office in early twentieth century Britain. Originally published in 1930, the issues discussed in this volume include disarmament, treaties and security problems as well as discussions of the international relationship between Great Britain and countries ... Read more

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  • Audiobook

    Bismarck And The Foundation Of The German Empire (Unabridged)

    Narrated by Teresa Schlau ...

    Unabridged

    15 hours 1 min

    It is hard to be an Emperor under such a Chancellor. lamented Wilhelm I, the first emperor of the German Empire. Otto von Bismarck is probably the most fascinating or the most boring statesman throughout German history depending on one's perspective. He led 3 victorious wars and achieved unification of Germany. However, he tried very hard to avoid unnecessary wars. His vision of European political ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD

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