German Unification
Who is Otto von Bismarck?
The Prussian prime minister known as the "Iron Chancellor" and led to German unification via realpolitik.
What is the Austro-Prussian War
The Austro-Prussian War was part of the wider rivalry between Austria and Prussia, and resulted in Prussian dominance over the German states. The major result of the war was a shift in power among the German states away from Austrian
What is the Franco-Prussian War?
War in which a alliance of German states led by Prussia defeated France, ending French hegemony in continental Europe and creating a unified Germany.
What is Realpolitik?
Politics based on practical objectives rather than on ideals. The word does not mean “real” in the English sense but rather means “things”