Otto Von Bismarck: A Historical Assessment

In this book Hamerow attempts to explain the complexity of Bismarck from a variety of aspects and viewpoints. It is a collection of short articles and extracts from other books written by a group of historians who examine different aspects Bismarck's life and accomplishments from different viewpoints.Some historians like Hajo Holborn discuss Bismarck's early life and influences. Others like William Langer and Eyck discussed his politics and diplomacy. But this book is also a group of opinions of historians about Bismarck. There are those like Arnold Meyer who adore Bismarck. Some like Eyck, who referred to Bismark as the `Subverter of Freedom' despised Bismarck and some like Seton-Watson and Langer simply supply shrewd observations. The result is an excellent thumbnail sketch of Otto von Bismarck.