FillyofDelphi
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Hey there, AH Community. I'm searching for a particular bit of information, and having found myself with some major troubles in locating it have decided to turn towards the wonderful minds here in hope that one of you could direct me to a good source. Otto von Bismark, really the Arch-Conservative among the (successful) nationalist policians of his day, was really key in forming in the "conservative" version of a united German through his ability to navigate the complex waters of international diplomacy and redlining the powers of support of King/Kaiser without overly alienating any of the moderate factions to the point of revolt. In particular, A Duel of Giants has proven a useful book in exploring his character in that reguard, as well as few documentaries on German unification. However, for a work I'm on the cusp of finishing I need to know if there was any viable alternative to the man as Minister-President who could have still fufilled the role of forming a "conservative" Empire under the militaristic views of William I (No Kaiser Fredrick/Liberal Germany loophole here) within the German establishment should me meet an untimely fall/demise; even if its only as a "puppet" of sorts to the King. Failing any direct personalities, I'd also greatly appreciate any direction towards sources of prominent Prussian politicians of the 60's, as well as discussion of potential alternative routes to forging a greater German nation.
Thank you in advance for any advise you have to give.
Thank you in advance for any advise you have to give.
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