Bismarck and the Foundation of the German Empire


Lu par S S Kim

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"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 (against Denmark, Austria and France) and achieved unification of Germany. However, he tried very hard to avoid unnecessary wars. His vision of European political system led to more than 40 years' peace and prosperity of Europe or to World War I, also depending on one's perspective. - Summary by SS Kim (15 hr 4 min)

Chapitres

Chapter 1. Birth and Parentage 24:44 Lu par S S Kim
Chapter 2. Early Life, 1821-1847 37:29 Lu par S S Kim
Chapter 3. The Revolution, 1847-1852, Part 1 34:52 Lu par S S Kim
Chapter 3. The Revolution, 1847-1852, Part 2 33:38 Lu par S S Kim
Chapter 4. The German Problem, 1849-1852 29:41 Lu par S S Kim
Chapter 5. Frankfort, 1851-1857, Part 1 29:48 Lu par S S Kim
Chapter 5. Frankfort, 1851-1857, Part 2 26:23 Lu par S S Kim
Chapter 5. Frankfort, 1851-1857, Part 3 23:35 Lu par S S Kim
Chapter 6. St. Petersburg and Paris, 1858-1862, Part 1 34:25 Lu par S S Kim
Chapter 6. St. Petersburg and Paris, 1858-1862, Part 2 31:06 Lu par S S Kim
Chapter 7. The Conflict, 1862-1863, Part 1 27:09 Lu par S S Kim
Chapter 7. The Conflict, 1862-1863, Part 2 28:59 Lu par S S Kim
Chapter 8. Schleswig-Holstein, 1863-1864, Part 1 33:41 Lu par S S Kim
Chapter 8. Schleswig-Holstein, 1863-1864, Part 2 31:23 Lu par S S Kim
Chapter 9. The Treaty of Gastein, 1864-1865 26:43 Lu par S S Kim
Chapter 10. Outbreak of War with Austria, 1865-1866 37:53 Lu par S S Kim
Chapter 11. The Conquest of Germany, 1866, Part 1 30:31 Lu par S S Kim
Chapter 11. The Conquest of Germany, 1866, Part 2 32:31 Lu par S S Kim
Chapter 12. The Formation of the Northern German Confederation, 1866-1867, Part… 26:09 Lu par S S Kim
Chapter 12. The Formation of the Northern German Confederation, 1866-1867, Part… 22:15 Lu par S S Kim
Chapter 13. The Outbreak of War with France, 1867-1870, Part 1 31:06 Lu par S S Kim
Chapter 13. The Outbreak of War with France, 1867-1870, Part 2 31:37 Lu par S S Kim
Chapter 14. The War with France and Foundation of the Empire, 1870-1871, Part 1 32:14 Lu par S S Kim
Chapter 14. The War with France and Foundation of the Empire, 1870-1871, Part 2 32:08 Lu par S S Kim
Chapter 15. The New Empire, 1871-1878, Part 1 27:27 Lu par S S Kim
Chapter 15. The New Empire, 1871-1878, Part 2 30:06 Lu par S S Kim
Chapter 16. The Triple Alliance and Economic Reform, 1878-1887, Part 1 35:40 Lu par S S Kim
Chapter 16. The Triple Alliance and Economic Reform, 1878-1887, Part 2 34:17 Lu par S S Kim
Chapter 17. Retirement and Death, 1887-1898, Part 1 21:36 Lu par S S Kim
Chapter 17. Retirement and Death, 1887-1898, Part 2 24:54 Lu par S S Kim