This vintage book is Emil Ludwig s 1930 biography, Bismarck - The Story of A Fighter . This landmark biography presents a vivid historical and psychological picture of the man of blood and iron, and delves more into the life and mind of Otto Von Bismark than any preceding attempt. A fantastically detailed and authentic biography of the man who dominated European affairs in the late nineteenth century, Bismarck - The Story of A Fighter constitutes a must-read for those with an interest in Germany history. Contents include: Book One: 1815 1851, The Wanderer, Book Two: 1852 1862, The Striver, Book Three: 1862 1871, The Builder, Book Four: 1872 1888, The Ruler, and Book Five: 1888 1898, The Outcast . Emil Ludwig (1881 1948) was a German writer, most famous for his biographies of great historical figures. Many classic books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author."