L.N. Bespalova
Otto von Bismarcks Social Policy
The main facts about Bismarcks role in the German domestic policy in XIXth century are represented in the article. A reader is acquainted with the development and the consequences of Bismarcks social reforms, which were conducted with the purpose of sustaining peoples level of life and preventing social conflicts.
Key words: social policy, conservatism, monarchism, junker, industry association, social-democracy, worker, social insurance.