02243cam a22003253u 4500 29473 UtSlPG 20260610133654.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 15019345 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DD Greusel, John Hubert, 1868- Blood and Iron : Origin of German Empire As Revealed by Character of Its Founder, Bismarck Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-07-21 Produced by Markus Brenner, Irma Spehar and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Blood and Iron" by John Hubert Greusel is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the origins of the German Empire through the character and actions of Otto von Bismarck, its founder. It delves into Bismarck's complexities, presenting him as a pivotal figure whose determination and controversial decisions shaped the unification of Germany. The opening portion of the book introduces Bismarck as a powerful and imposing figure, likening him to a blacksmith forging the future of the German nation amidst political turmoil. The text emphasizes his early years, his lineage, and the environment that influenced his character—the struggle between old traditions and the need for unity in a fragmented German landscape. Greusel examines Bismarck's inherent traits, likening him to a bulldog with a lust for power, and sets the stage for a deep exploration of his ambitions, passions, and the tumultuous path leading to the establishment of a united Germany. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Bismarck, Otto, Fürst von, 1815-1898 Germany -- History -- 1789-1900 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29473 70321 70321