Scenarios about 'Bismarck'
Otto von Bismarck was a Prussian statesman who served as the first Chancellor of the German Empire from 1871 to 1890, orchestrating German unification through "blood and iron" diplomacy. His complex system of alliances maintained peace in Europe while his domestic policies included pioneering social insurance programs alongside anti-socialist laws. In alternate history scenarios, Bismarck's diplomatic skills, longevity in office, or different policy choices often serve as critical divergence points affecting European power dynamics and the timing of major conflicts.
What If The Bismarck Was Never Sunk?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Nazi Germany's most powerful battleship evaded British forces in 1941, potentially altering the naval balance of power in the Atlantic during World War II.
What If The Welfare State Never Developed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where modern welfare systems never emerged in Western democracies, radically reshaping the social contract between citizens and government throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.