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“One day the great European War will come out of some damned foolish thing in the Balkans (1888).”

Quote by Otto von Bismarck

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Otto von Bismarck

Otto von Bismarck was a German statesman and the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Prussia. He is known for his realpolitik and his role in the unification of Germany in the late 19th century. Bismarck's policies and leadership were instrumental in the creation of the German Empire and his diplomatic efforts helped maintain peace in Europe. more

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