Dropping the Pilot', 1890. Otto von Biskarck (1815-1898) Prussian/German statesman resigned as Chancellor, together with his son the German foreign secretary, because of disapproval of the Emperor Wilhelm II's policies. John Tenniel's cartoon shows Bismarck, who has piloted the German empire since it's inception, leaving the ship of state watched by Wilhelm II. From 'Punch'. (London, 29 March 1890). Wood engraving.

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Dropping the Pilot', 1890. Otto von Biskarck (1815-1898) Prussian/German statesman resigned as Chancellor, together with his son the German foreign secretary, because of disapproval of the Emperor Wilhelm II's policies. John Tenniel's cartoon shows Bismarck, who has piloted the German empire since it's inception, leaving the ship of state watched by Wilhelm II. From 'Punch'. (London, 29 March 1890). Wood engraving.

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