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.
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A.J. Woodhams
Peter H. Wilson, "Iron and Blood: A Military History of the German-Speaking Peoples Since 1500" (Harvard UP, 2023)
Mentioned by A.J. Woodhams, who interviews Peter H. Wilson about his book on German military history since 1500.
Peter H. Wilson, "Iron and Blood: A Military History of the German-Speaking Peoples Since 1500" (Harvard UP, 2023)
Mentioned by A.J. Woodhams as Peter H. Wilson's new book about the military history of the German-speaking people since 1500.
Peter H. Wilson, "Iron and Blood: A Military History of the German-Speaking Peoples Since 1500" (Harvard UP, 2023)
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