The Biographical Approach to History: Strengths and Weaknesses in the Context of Bismarck’s Germany

In discussing German economic foreign policy, Waller briefly mentioned French protectionism, but did not mention the root cause of the current broad protectionism in Europe. However, if a holistic approach is taken rather than the biographical approach, it is easy to see that the transition to German protectionism is absolutely not unique. In fact, Eric Hobsbawm said, "From the beginning of Germany and Italy (textiles) in the late 1870s, protection tariffs have become a permanent part of the field of international economy," he said, "only in all major industrial countries" Emphasized. Despite strong opportunities, the UK still insists on restrictions on free trade.

The book of Mendrycott also contains the political career of Bismarck and is not a biography in the traditional sense. Instead, the focus of this work is on the role of German men and his influence on a powerful nation. In a sense, it is like a country study. However, Bismarck's rule and personal strategy have been revealed to some extent. This work is very objective and I am thinking that Bismarck's career will influence German history. This work is well written and flows in chronological order. The author effectively communicates Bismarck's view that it will have a major impact on Germany's future.

In 1980, Bismarck will become the lead architect of the German Empire with the strengths and weaknesses of the German empire. Considering that Otto von Bismarck unified Germany between 1862 and 1890, it seemed irrational for him to "despise nationalism and liberalism." The main purpose of Bismarck was initially not unity, it was Prussian rule of North Germany.

Prince Otto Edward Leopold von Bismarck is the mastermind of German unity and is the first prime minister of the United Nations. Bismarck switched Germany from the modest network of 39 states to the most powerful industrialized country in Europe. German unity has had a tremendous influence on the equilibrium of power in other European historical countries. For nearly 30 years, Bismarck has governed politics in Germany and Europe. Before Bismarck took over the administration, the Vienna Parliament actually established the German federation, a group of small countries ruled by several Duke, Prince and King. The revolution took place in almost every German country. Rebels forced the rulers to accept the Constitution and allowed German National Assembly elections in Frankfurt. Immediately after the outbreak of the Berlin Revolution, in May 1848, delegates from all the countries of Germany met in Frankfurt Parliament to prepare for the formation of a unified constitutional German nation state.