Summary Of Williamson's View Of The New German Constitution
What is Williamson’s view of the new German constitution?
Williamson seems to view the new German Constitution very negatively. He presents the idea that the Constitution was faulted, corrupt and quite useless. Williamson refers to it being representative of a “viable compromise” although it was a compromise that “avoided problems by ignoring them”. This shows that the Constitution appeared to be successful and stable, although it was useless. It never seemed to actually solve any problems. Therefore he views the Constitution as useless and faulted.
Williamson shows that the Constitution was not only useless, but destructive and corrupt. He refers to the Reich as being “a collection of rival powers”. Therefore the constitution was faulted,
causing “chaos rather than authoritarianism” and to have “distorted the constitutional development of Germany”. This shows the constitution was damaging Germany, in terms of development and politically.
What was Bismarck’s personal contribution?
Although Williamson seems critical of Bismarck and the constitution, he does credit him for maintaining some “coherence”. So, Bismarck’s personal contribution was maintaining stability within the German Government. This was extremely important, as Williamson explains that when Bismarck resigns in 1890 there was conflict. So Bismarck’s significant contribution was handling the Reich together and preventing problems.
What was Bismarck's legacy?
Williamson implies that Bismarck’s legacy is quite bad. He is very much criticised for the conflict in Germany. After he steps down as Chancellor, there is an outbreak of conflict. Williamson explains that his legacy was of “chaos” and was associated with the period of conflict and corruption in the German Constitution.
Williamson also expresses his opinion that he didn't help Germany to a great extent. He says that Bismarck “avoided problems by ignoring them”, this shows he is remembered for being unsuccessful in helping Germany. It seems that Bismarck seems very concerned with his Political Status and being able to have lots of power. Therefore Williamson portrays Bismarck’s legacy negatively.
Williamson seems to view the new German Constitution very negatively. He presents the idea that the Constitution was faulted, corrupt and quite useless. Williamson refers to it being representative of a “viable compromise” although it was a compromise that “avoided problems by ignoring them”. This shows that the Constitution appeared to be successful and stable, although it was useless. It never seemed to actually solve any problems. Therefore he views the Constitution as useless and faulted.
Williamson shows that the Constitution was not only useless, but destructive and corrupt. He refers to the Reich as being “a collection of rival powers”. Therefore the constitution was faulted,
causing “chaos rather than authoritarianism” and to have “distorted the constitutional development of Germany”. This shows the constitution was damaging Germany, in terms of development and politically.
What was Bismarck’s personal contribution?
Although Williamson seems critical of Bismarck and the constitution, he does credit him for maintaining some “coherence”. So, Bismarck’s personal contribution was maintaining stability within the German Government. This was extremely important, as Williamson explains that when Bismarck resigns in 1890 there was conflict. So Bismarck’s significant contribution was handling the Reich together and preventing problems.
What was Bismarck's legacy?
Williamson implies that Bismarck’s legacy is quite bad. He is very much criticised for the conflict in Germany. After he steps down as Chancellor, there is an outbreak of conflict. Williamson explains that his legacy was of “chaos” and was associated with the period of conflict and corruption in the German Constitution.
Williamson also expresses his opinion that he didn't help Germany to a great extent. He says that Bismarck “avoided problems by ignoring them”, this shows he is remembered for being unsuccessful in helping Germany. It seems that Bismarck seems very concerned with his Political Status and being able to have lots of power. Therefore Williamson portrays Bismarck’s legacy negatively.