Blood and Iron Origin of German Empire As Revealed by Character of Its Founder, Bismarck

"Blood and Iron" by John Hubert Greusel is a historical book that uncovers how the German Empire came to be, focusing on Otto von Bismarck, the man who made it happen. The book paints a picture of Bismarck as a strong, even difficult, leader whose tough choices were key to bringing Germany together. It looks at his life from the beginning, showing how his family, his surroundings, and the problems of a divided Germany helped make him the kind of person who could unite a nation. The book describes Bismarck as driven and power-hungry, setting the scene to explain his journey and how he managed to create a united Germany from many smaller states.