Bismarck Research Paper
"Bismarck was a past master in the diplomatic arts." W. Carr
Otto von Bismarck was a significant figure who put his stamp on his age, as only few have done before him. He remains one of the most important, influential and powerful political character of modern Germany. After victorious wars with Denmark, France and Austria on January 18th, 1871 a new German Empire, which included the southern Germany states, was built. The King of Prussia became German Emperor. Bismarck was awarded the title of Prince and was appointed as Reichskanzler and his main aim was to unify German states under Prussian role. When added to his Prussian positions (premier, foreign minister, and minister of commerce) the imperial chancellorship gave him almost complete control of foreign and domestic policy. The system was described at the time as a chancellor dictatorship'. Bismarcks iron man image and unique personality was a major factor in German development. He did all that he could to achieve his aims. There were no borders in ways in which he tried to succeed. Did he succeed?
Bismarck's goals were very strict and obvious. Firstly he wanted to strengthen the role of Prussia within German States. It was the basis to make his position …show more content…
The main aims were based around the need to keep France isolated. He wanted to prevent wars and in case of war to be prepared or simply safe. First alliance was made between Germany, Austria and Russia in 1872 and it was called Dreikaiserbund. The aim was to stop the spread of revolution in Europe. For the Chancellor it was natural union of conservative ideas against nationalism and socialism. It declared aid to any power attacked by a fourth power. Russia and Austria Hungary not available as an ally for france. It was simple to prevented conflict between Autria Hungary and Russia in Eastern
Otto von Bismarck was a significant figure who put his stamp on his age, as only few have done before him. He remains one of the most important, influential and powerful political character of modern Germany. After victorious wars with Denmark, France and Austria on January 18th, 1871 a new German Empire, which included the southern Germany states, was built. The King of Prussia became German Emperor. Bismarck was awarded the title of Prince and was appointed as Reichskanzler and his main aim was to unify German states under Prussian role. When added to his Prussian positions (premier, foreign minister, and minister of commerce) the imperial chancellorship gave him almost complete control of foreign and domestic policy. The system was described at the time as a chancellor dictatorship'. Bismarcks iron man image and unique personality was a major factor in German development. He did all that he could to achieve his aims. There were no borders in ways in which he tried to succeed. Did he succeed?
Bismarck's goals were very strict and obvious. Firstly he wanted to strengthen the role of Prussia within German States. It was the basis to make his position …show more content…
The main aims were based around the need to keep France isolated. He wanted to prevent wars and in case of war to be prepared or simply safe. First alliance was made between Germany, Austria and Russia in 1872 and it was called Dreikaiserbund. The aim was to stop the spread of revolution in Europe. For the Chancellor it was natural union of conservative ideas against nationalism and socialism. It declared aid to any power attacked by a fourth power. Russia and Austria Hungary not available as an ally for france. It was simple to prevented conflict between Autria Hungary and Russia in Eastern