author
Moritz Busch
1821–1899
Best known for recording Otto von Bismarck’s words and routines at close range, this 19th-century German publicist turned political observation into vivid, durable reading. His diaries and memoir-like books helped shape how later generations imagined Bismarck in private as well as in public.
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Die Mormonen, ihr Prophet, ihr Staat und ihr Glaube
by Moritz Busch
About the author
Born in Dresden in 1821 and educated at the University of Leipzig, Moritz Busch studied theology before taking a different path and devoting himself to journalism and literature. Contemporary reference works describe him as a German publicist, and he is often remembered less as a novelist or poet than as a sharp observer of political life.
Busch became especially associated with Otto von Bismarck. He worked in Bismarck’s circle and later published books drawn from years of official and personal contact, which led some writers to call him "Bismarck’s Boswell." That reputation rests on his detailed notes, diaries, and recollections, which offered readers a lively picture of one of the most powerful statesmen of 19th-century Europe.
He died in Leipzig in 1899. Today, Busch is mainly read for his historical and biographical value: his writings remain useful to readers interested in Bismarck, German political culture, and the way close witnesses can shape the public memory of famous figures.