The World Set Free · Character
Bismarck
The historical German chancellor, referenced as a political force.
minor
Also known as Old Bismarck
First appearance: prelude
Bismarck shows up with force in § IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Critiqued by Karenin as a symbol of old-world nationalism and stupidity.
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In § IV: Critiqued by Karenin as a symbol of old-world nationalism and stupidity. Later, in § V: Mentioned by Karenin as an example of a…
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- Political and minor figures of the war era
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- French military commanders
- Barnet's social and historical contacts
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