Bismarck et la France by Jacques Bainville
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"Bismarck et la France" by Jacques Bainville is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work discusses the complex political relations between France and Germany, particularly focusing on Otto von Bismarck's strategies and their implications for France following the unification of Germany. It explores themes of nationalism, the consequences of revolutionary ideas, and the political shifts that resulted in Germany's rise as a unified power. The opening of the
book sets the stage for a deep examination of French national security and identity in the context of Germany's political landscape in the late 19th century. Bainville references the "Mémoires" of Prince of Hohenlohe to illustrate the shifting dynamics of power in Europe, emphasizing how past mistakes rooted in revolutionary ideologies contributed to France's precarious position. He mentions the historical figures and events that led to the failures of French diplomacy, including the failure to leverage alliances effectively, and the rise of nationalism that ultimately challenged France's traditional role in the European order. The author expresses concerns about how these historical developments have left France vulnerable and highlights the intricate interplay between domestic politics and international relations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bainville, Jacques, 1879-1936 |
|---|---|
| Title | Bismarck et la France |
| Original Publication | Paris: Nouvelle librairie nationale, 1915. |
| Contents | Avertissement -- Bismarck et la France d'après les Mémoires du prince de Hohenlohe -- Les souvenirs de M. de Gontaut-Biron et sa mission à Berlin -- Les idées napoléoniennes et l'unité allemande -- Les alliances de 1870 -- Les difficultés de l'unité allemande -- Les jeunesse et les premières armes de Bismarck -- Le centenaire d'Iéna -- Appendices. |
| Credits | Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DD: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Germany |
| Subject | Bismarck, Otto, Fürst von, 1815-1898 |
| Subject | Europe -- Politics and government -- 1789-1900 |
| Subject | Germany -- Foreign relations -- France |
| Subject | France -- Foreign relations -- Germany |
| Subject | Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst, Chlodwig Karl Viktor, Fürst zu, 1819-1901. Denkwürdigkeiten |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 73478 |
| Release Date | Apr 27, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 382 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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