Social Stud Reacts | Otto von Bismarck - The Wildman Bismarck - Extra History - #1

Mini-bio: My name is Brady. I'm 24 years old and am a graduate student in history. I started this channel as something fun to do while I finish my schooling. My primary area of study ranges roughly from the American Revolution through the first sixty years of the 19th century. While I am a historian (with a B.A. in Liberal Arts), I am a very new historian. I am more of a learner than a teacher, so I use the react format to do a little bit of both. Also, flags are fun, and I like them very much... and video games... and maybe some other stuff. While my videos are not all history related, this channel has a serious social studies bend to it.

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[ms_scribbles]

I think to a lot of Europeans, their view of "democracy" and "anti-royalists" was France during the Reign of Terror. In the 1880s, the Reign of Terror was less than 100 years ago, and thus wasn't that distant a memory for them. So, I'm sure a lot of nobles around Europe thought that if they went down the "power to the people" route, it wouldn't be too long before they would start losing their heads in droves.

[koneal]

Trust me, you're going to like both the guy and the story

[wesleypatterson]

"I cannot tell you when it will happen, but I can tell you where. Some damned foolish thing in the Balticks will set it off" no matter how many times I rewatch this series or watch a reaction, that line always gives me goosebumps.

[griffinwittum]

"A mess of tradition and barbarity" is probably one of the best ways I've heard anyone describe historical dueling practices. Props to you sir, that one got you a subscription.

[HistoryNerd]

Bismarck just had an absolutely crazy life. Going from this to one of a star of modern international geopolitcs and master of realpolitik.

[chrisigoeb]

Im German and thanks for that reaction. Bismarck is the greatest National Hero to us

[xpjmochii]

“All these leaders, they’re so tall”

**sad napoleon noises**

[The_Horse-leafs_Cabbage]

Probably one of my favorite biographical series I've ever seen. EC's vids on a Korean admiral (can't remember his name for the life of me) is another fav of mine

[SilverZephyrFalcon]

I'd really like to see your take on the Broad Street Pump. It's got some good mystery to it, even if you already know the story. If you do, you should also watch the Sanitation episode, since it's somewhat of an epilogue to the series.

[mariosportsmaster]

Einstein was the same as Bismarck. Einstein rarely attended classes and passed his classes because he had friends bring notes to him so he could write notes.

[slightlybored]

15:10 - i mean, nobles probably thought that their mere presence in that parliament would give it legitimacy

[f_f_f_]

Regarding the culture of duells: Some few German students still fight with sharp weapons (in a highly regulated way).

[CatOnACell]

law school has largely not changed since Otto Von Bismarck's day. the only difference being that the end of the year test is now worth only 60% of your grade instead of the 80-90% of classical law school.

[BobHerzog]

WW1 would never had happened under Bismarck. After Germany's unification he worked hard to make sure no great war happens and that France and Russia won't ally. When he was gone those who followed him allowed Germany's alliance with Russia to fall apart.

German universities often don't require attendance for most courses.

The parliament was called during a time of the 1847 revolution. It was a foregone conclusion that they would for a elected parliament. And him showing up did not change that.

[lagggoat]

When it comes to his attendance at Uni: I dunno if it worked the exact same way it does now, but in my (german, founded 1400s) university there are few things you HAVE to attend (like lab classes etc.) regular lectures you dont have to attend and only have to pass the test. So it doesnt seem unlikely it may have been like that as well for him (especially considering his high station)

[AkatsukiBoss]

And so it begins...

Just remember, Bismarck has a plan. Bismarck ALWAYS has a plan.

[teanott]

WAIT ARE YOU HOLDING YOUR BIRD :00 i love you immediately

[yukonau]

There is 6 episodes in this series! 6! See you guys in a couple of years for the completion of this series :P

[cromulentwords]

I suggest you check out the Khosrau series next! It's probably my favorite of Extra History's work.

[Tommy-]

there is still to this day a culture of duling in German univercityscalled Mensur