The volumes of the Seminar Book History series are specifically designed to meet the requirements of the new BA/MA degree programs at universities. They are characterized by their diversity of perspectives and the associated blend of content and methodological introduction: Each volume examines the respective historical period from multiple angles: politics/state, economy/social issues, culture/church, society/daily life. Another feature of the series is its triad of content analysis, research perspectives, and source presentation in the individual chapters. The layout supports the presentation format by guiding the reader through the text with didactic elements, particularly aiding exam preparation. The present volume by Beate Althammer addresses German history during the chancellorship of Otto von Bismarck.