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Bismarck vs The Kaiser, The Military Leader vs The Prankster
13:13 - 19:44 (06:31)
Bismarck foresaw the Kaiser's reckless actions that could lead to a continent-wide war, while the Kaiser indulged in practical jokes and boyish tomfoolery during his annual cruise, which eventually led to its discontinuation due to its negative impact on his physical and mental health.
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Bismarck, a shrewd diplomat, realized that Kaiser Wilhelm's reckless actions could lead to an all-out war and aimed to prevent it.
13:13 - 15:48 (02:34)
Summary
Bismarck, a shrewd diplomat, realized that Kaiser Wilhelm's reckless actions could lead to an all-out war and aimed to prevent it. Though not a proponent of democracy, he opposed a complete monarchy ruled by the Kaiser.
ChapterBismarck vs The Kaiser, The Military Leader vs The Prankster
EpisodePart Two: Kaiser Wilhelm: The Saddest Warlord In History
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Chancellor of Germany, Bismarck, was challenged in 1889 by the Kaiser and his racist advisor Waldersie who accused Bismarck of having given control of the Reich's monetary policy to a bunch of Jews.
15:48 - 17:53 (02:04)
Summary
The Chancellor of Germany, Bismarck, was challenged in 1889 by the Kaiser and his racist advisor Waldersie who accused Bismarck of having given control of the Reich's monetary policy to a bunch of Jews. Bismarck, who only cared about steel production, was then challenged by the Kaiser who declared that the workers were his subjects whom he had to look after.
ChapterBismarck vs The Kaiser, The Military Leader vs The Prankster
EpisodePart Two: Kaiser Wilhelm: The Saddest Warlord In History
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Kaiser's annual cruise was an exclusively male company where he would indulge in practical jokes and boyish tomfoolery.
17:53 - 19:44 (01:51)
Summary
The Kaiser's annual cruise was an exclusively male company where he would indulge in practical jokes and boyish tomfoolery. Despite the original purpose being to give him a month-long break from court life, his doctor decided it was doing him more harm than good.