View a collection of portraits and photographs of the Prusso-German chancellor. Includes a detailed biography of the 19th century statesman.

Find out why Bismarck is considered to be one of the most important figures in modern Germany.

Peruse an observer's account of the famous Prussian statesman as he tended to business at the legislative palace in Berlin.

Covers the German Emperor's early career, the wars with Austria and France, and his domestic policies. Find out how his reign came to an end.

Germany became the first nation to adopt a social security program under Bismarck. Find out what the retirement age was.

Encyclopedia article on this architect of German expansion offers an account of his rise to power and explains how his policies helped spark WWI.