From Junker roots to a united German Empire, Bismarck wielded Realpolitik to reshape Europe.
Bismarck's early life among Prussian nobles, schooling, and the seeds of his conservative outlook.
Heitherto quiet years sharpened into a bold pose: from Landtag defender to master of practical power.
Schleswig-Holstein, then the Austro-Prussian clash, leading to the North German Confederation.
Diplomacy, the Ems Dispatch, and the system of coalitions designed to isolate France and balance power.
France's defeat at Sedan and the Paris siege pave the way for Versailles and imperial unification.
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