Bismarck et la France by Jacques Bainville

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Author Bainville, Jacques, 1879-1936
Title Bismarck et la France
Original Publication Paris: Nouvelle librairie nationale, 1915.
Note Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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.
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Summary "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.)
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
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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