Otto von Bismarck books in order
German statesman and Chancellor
- Lived
- 1815–1898
- Country
- German Reich
- Books
- 7
Otto von Bismarck published 2 novels and 5 non-fiction books, beginning with Ems Dispatch (1870). The best-known is Bismarck, the Man and the Statesman (1898).
Updated September 2026
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Bismarck, the Man and the Statesman
Otto von Bismarck's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Ems Dispatch (Jul 1870)
Kissingen Dictation (Jun 1877)
Non-fiction in order
Bismarck (1898)
Bismarck, the Man and the Statesman (1898)
Gedanken Und Erinnerungen (1898)
New Chapters of Bismarck's Autobiography (1920)
The Kaiser Vs. Bismarck (1920)
About Otto von Bismarck
Otto Eduard Leopold, Prince of Bismarck, Count of Bismarck-Schönhausen, Duke of Lauenburg, was a German statesman and diplomat who oversaw the unification of Germany and served as its first chancellor from 1871 to 1890. Bismarck's Realpolitik and firm governance earned him the nickname Iron Chancellor.
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Otto von Bismarck FAQ
- How many books has Otto von Bismarck written?
- Otto von Bismarck published 2 novels and 5 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Otto von Bismarck's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Bismarck, the Man and the Statesman.
- What is Otto von Bismarck's last book?
- Gedanken Und Erinnerungen (1898).
- What is Otto von Bismarck's most famous book?
- Bismarck, the Man and the Statesman (1898) is Otto von Bismarck's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.