1. Bismarck's Domestic Policy: 1871-1890
Along with parliament's attempt to open the leadership of the Prussian army to the middle class, what was taking place in Prussia at this time was essentially an attempt by the parliament to assert itself against the power of the monarchy and the army, and gather more power for itself. ... Wilhelm held out until 1862, at the moment when his ministers were willing to give in to parliament's demand to open the officer corps to the middle class. ... It taught that service to the state and to the appointed ruler was a high religious duty. ... As the man responsible for domestic policy...
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