By 1914 the domestic and international position of Germany had sharply deteriorated - Discuss this comment on the policies pursued by Bismarck's successors.
By 1914 the domestic and international position of Germany had sharply deteriorated.
Discuss this comment on the policies pursued by Bismarck's successors.
Germany pre 1890
* Germany's position pre-1914, both internationally and domestically, was very powerful and strong which is why the deterioration had such a great affect.
* Bismarck, who was chancellor of Germany from 1871-1890, was one of the greatest statesman ever. He had a profound influence on Germany in the nineteenth century.
* Germany did not exist when he became Prussian chief minister in 1862. When he left office in 1890 it was Europe's strongest state. This did not happen by any chance.
* It had much to do with his diplomatic skill. He manipulated situations and worked hard to make the outcomes as desirable as possible.
* In doing so he won the trust of few but the respect of virtually everybody he encountered.
* After he died, it was unfortunate for both Europe and Germany that after 1890 the creation of Germany was in the hands of less skilful men.
Domestic policy
* During the reign of Bismarck he helped to modernise and consolidate Germany.
* He also managed to find the right balance of forces acting within Germany.
* Caprivi's following reforms in 1890's were set up by Bismarck's work with the National-Liberals.
* Socialism, which became a great force by 1914 was pioneered by him. His policies assisted German economic development.
* The fact that he remained in office for nineteen years shows his consistent political skills.
Discuss this comment on the policies pursued by Bismarck's successors.
Germany pre 1890
* Germany's position pre-1914, both internationally and domestically, was very powerful and strong which is why the deterioration had such a great affect.
* Bismarck, who was chancellor of Germany from 1871-1890, was one of the greatest statesman ever. He had a profound influence on Germany in the nineteenth century.
* Germany did not exist when he became Prussian chief minister in 1862. When he left office in 1890 it was Europe's strongest state. This did not happen by any chance.
* It had much to do with his diplomatic skill. He manipulated situations and worked hard to make the outcomes as desirable as possible.
* In doing so he won the trust of few but the respect of virtually everybody he encountered.
* After he died, it was unfortunate for both Europe and Germany that after 1890 the creation of Germany was in the hands of less skilful men.
Domestic policy
* During the reign of Bismarck he helped to modernise and consolidate Germany.
* He also managed to find the right balance of forces acting within Germany.
* Caprivi's following reforms in 1890's were set up by Bismarck's work with the National-Liberals.
* Socialism, which became a great force by 1914 was pioneered by him. His policies assisted German economic development.
* The fact that he remained in office for nineteen years shows his consistent political skills.