Bismarck had a number of admirable characteristics - grit, determination and ardor as well as ambition. Additionally, he was verbal both in speaking and writing. His knowledge of European politics and his aspirations for Prussia and Germany were bounded only by the limitations of Realpolitick.
Your answer is <em>Nicholas II </em>
The main way in which Europe's role in global trade changed after the European discovery of the americas was that they were able to dramatically increase the import of goods and materials.
