Blood and Iron
Book • 2021
Katja Hoyer's *Blood and Iron* explores the tumultuous history of the German Empire from its violent beginnings under Otto von Bismarck to its catastrophic defeat in World War I. The book delves into themes of national self-discovery, social upheaval, and realpolitik, offering a nuanced understanding of how modern Germany came into being.
It highlights the complexities of the Second Reich, often overshadowed by its association with the rise of Nazism.
It highlights the complexities of the Second Reich, often overshadowed by its association with the rise of Nazism.
