Flagship Historymakers – Bismarck (Flagship Historymakers S.) - Softcover

‘A succinct and easily accessible book, which contains a surprising amount of valuable detail and analysis for such a compact work.’

‘An ideal introduction to, and revision tool for, the A2 Historical Investigations course (OCR), which will attract Sixth Form students of all ability levels.’

‘This book provides the ideal peg on which to hang the more detailed aspects of study for the A2 course on Bismarck.’

Ben Vassey, Head of History, Millfield School, Somerset on Bismarck

An exam-focused study of the three main issues about Bismarck, designed specifically for today’s AS and A Level students.

This title covers:

· Why historians differ – an introduction to interpretations and historiography

· A brief biography, including a timeline and an ‘Understanding Bismarck’ box

· Issue 1: Was he key to German unification?

· Issue 2: How 'liberal' was his Germany?

· Issue 3: How successful was his foreign policy after 1871?

· Bismarck: an assessment

· Further reading