Otto von Bismarck: A Complicated Legacy

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Otto von Bismarck is arguably the most divisive figure in German history. His reputation and his memory have changed drastically over the course of history and the discussion is still ongoing today. This video gives an overview over the current debate and dives into the history of remembering history.

Sources:
Engelberg, Ernst: Bismarck. Sturm über Europa, Munich 2014.
Raasch, Markus et. al (Ed.): Die deutsche Gesellschaft und der konservative Heroe. Der Bismarckmythos im Wandel der Zeit, Aachen 2010.
Urbach, Karina: Between Saviour and Villian: 100 Years of Bismarck, in: The Historical Journal 41, Nr. 4, pp. 1141-1160.

Music Used:
Bach: Brandenburg Concerto
Beethoven - Symphony Nr 7
Dvorak - Serenade for E strings
Hallen - Die Toteninsel
Haydn - Surprise
Tchaikovsky - The Snow Maiden
Vivaldi - Concerto dor two violins

Chapters:
0:00 Contemporary Discussion
4:50 Ground News
6:20 German Empire
10:22 Weimar Republic
15:06 [Redacted]
17:47 West Germany
20:51 East Germany
24:16 Outro