| Author |
Busch, Moritz, 1821-1899 |
| Title |
Bismarck : some secret pages of his history (Vol. 1 of 3). Being a diary kept by Dr. Moritz Busch during twenty-five years' official and private intercourse with the great Chancellor
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Macmillan and Co.,1898.
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| Credits |
Tim Lindell, Bryan Ness, Neil Mercer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Bismarck: Some Secret Pages of His History" by Dr. Moritz Busch is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a detailed diary recounting the author's observations and experiences over twenty-five years in close proximity to Otto von Bismarck, the iconic Chancellor of Germany. The text offers an intimate and critical perspective on Bismarck's political maneuvers and personality, aiming to provide readers with a fuller understanding of this pivotal historical figure. The opening of the book sets the stage for Busch's role in the unfolding historical narrative, beginning with his unexpected appointment in the Foreign Office where he was tasked with press duties related to Bismarck's policy communications. Busch describes his initial audience with Bismarck, detailing the Chancellor's brusque demeanor, the political climate of the time, and the nature of their working relationship. Throughout the opening section, there is a focus on the operational intricacies of Bismarck's approach to governance and media influence, as Busch meticulously records instructions, conversations, and the atmosphere surrounding key political events leading up to the Franco-German War. This blend of personal insight and historical context promises a rich exploration of Bismarck's legacy as seen through the eyes of an attentive observer. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DD: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Germany
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| Subject |
Bismarck, Otto, Fürst von, 1815-1898
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68651 |
| Release Date |
Jul 30, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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