A narrow particularism could not be laid to the charge of Bismarck, who had practically ceased to be a Prussian with the trumpet-call of
Unifying Influence of Germany’s Army
An appeal to fear," said Bismarck once, "never found an echo in German hearts," but an appeal to them about their armor ever had.Continuing
Bismarck’s Health Suffers
If he had learned nothing else, he said, he had learned modesty. Certainly a more unaffected mortal never breathed.Continuing Consolidation of
Consolidation of Germany
This series has six easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Bismarck's Central Role.IntroductionWhat was more difficult, founding
Bismark’s Victory
Today's installment concludes The Austro-Prussian War,our selection from History of Modern Europe by Charles A. Fyffe published in 1890.If you
The Battle of Koeniggraetz
On the 30th the King of Prussia, with General Moltke and Count Bismarck, left Berlin; on July 2d they were at headquarters at Gitschin.Continuing
War Declared
Austria at once demanded and obtained from the Diet of Frankfort the mobilization of the whole of the federal armies.Continuing The Austro-Prussian
The Austro-Prussian War
This series has four easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Bismark’s Diplomatic Maneuvers.IntroductionThis conflict, called also
The Berlin Congress of 1878
This series has six easy 5-minute installments. This first installment: Events Leading up to the Congress.IntroductionBetween 1875 and 1910