This book contains the German text of selected sections of Otto von Bismarck's three-volume autobiography Gedanken und Erinnerungen.This book contains the German text of selected sections of Otto von Bismarck's three-volume autobiography Gedanken und Erinnerungen. It covers Bismarck's youth briefly before delving more deeply into his political achievements from 1847 until retirement. Gibson summarises each chapter and provides explanations for biographical and historical references made in the text.This book contains the German text of selected sections of Otto von Bismarck's three-volume autobiography Gedanken und Erinnerungen. It covers Bismarck's youth briefly before delving more deeply into his political achievements from 1847 until retirement. Gibson summarises each chapter and provides explanations for biographical and historical references made in the text.Originally published in 1940, this book contains the German text of selected sections of Otto von Bismarck's three-volume autobiography Gedanken und Erinnerungen. It covers Bismarck's youth briefly before delving more deeply into his political achievements from 1847 until retirement. Gibson summarises each chapter and, in the footnotes, provides explanations for biographical and historical references made in the text. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Bismarck's career and the construction of the German state.Preface; Introduction; Abbreviations; 1. Bis zum ersten vereinigten Landtage; 2. Das Jahr 1848; 3. Erfurt, Olm?tz, Dresden, 184951; 4. Diplomat, 18513; 5. Wochenblattspartei. Krimkrieg, 18545; 6. Besuche in Paris, 18557; 7. Zwischenzustand, 185962; 8. R?ckblick auf die preuzische Politik; 9. Dynastien und St?mme; 10. Der Frankfurter F?rstentag; 11. Schleswig-Holstein; 12. Nikolsburg; 13. Der norddeutsche Bund; 14. Die Emser Depesche; 15. Versailles; 16. Kulturkampf; 17. Der Dreibund; 18. Kaiser Wilhelm I; 19. Kaiser Friedrich III; 20. Prinz Wilhelm; 21. Zunehmende UneinigkeilÃ/