Williamson, David G.
Bismarck and Germany, 1862-1890 - 3rd Edition
- ISBN 13:
- 9781408223185
- author:
- Williamson, David G.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis LTD
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 216
- Genre:
- History Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Bismarck and Germany, 1862-1890 by D. G. Williamson provides a comprehensive account of Bismarck's role in German history. This study examines how he consolidated the newly unified state, exploiting economic strengths and military victories to create a workable compromise between competing demands. The book explores how Bismarck's constitution, introduced in the 1870s, became a straitjacket that distorted Germany's constitutional development until 1918. Despite its limitations, the Bismarckian system had modern characteristics such as universal suffrage and an exemplary welfare system by the time of its introduction. This third edition has been revised and updated to include recent studies, with a new introduction extending back to 1815 and a comprehensive Documents section. A colour plate section adds visual context to the book's analysis.
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