Bismarck: some secret pages of his history (Vol. 3 of 3). Being a diary kept by Dr. Moritz Busch during twenty-five years' official and private intercourse with the great Chancellor

A close‑up diary kept by the Chancellor’s long‑time confidant offers an unusually personal view of the statecraft that reshaped Europe in the latter half of the nineteenth century. Written over twenty‑five years, the entries trace daily cabinet debates, heated newspaper battles and the intricate dance of diplomacy that Bismarck choreographed from Berlin’s halls.

The manuscript touches on everything from the tense negotiations with Britain and Russia to the delicate balance of power with Austria‑Hungary, while also revealing the internal rivalries that rumbled through the Foreign Office and the Prussian press. It records the Emperor’s shifting trust, the Chancellor’s strategic retreats, and the secret correspondence that underpinned key alliances and colonial ventures.

Listeners will hear the human side of a political titan—his impatience, his humor, and his relentless drive—set against the backdrop of the wars, elections and crises that defined the era. The diary’s candid tone makes the grand sweep of history feel intimate and immediate.