Tag Archives: Prussia
The unification of Germany: 1866-71
The final episode in this series of revision podcasts concludes the process of German unification. Beginning with the aftermath of the Peace of Prague and the creation of the North German Confederation, it provides an overview of France’s attempts to gain territory (including the Luxembourg Affair) in the face of increasing Prussian dominance. Following a discussion of the Hohenzollern Candidature and Bismarck’s editing of the subsequent Ems Telegram, the podcast finishes with an account of Prussian victory in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71.
Why was there a Franco-Prussian War in 1870?
The Franco-Prussian War began with a declaration of war by the French emperor, Napoleon III.
The Franco-Prussian War
This low-budget (but reasonably informative) video presents an overview of the events that led to the Franco-Prussian War and the subsequent German unification.
Railways in the Franco-Prussian War
This short video explains how Von Moltke’s planning enabled speedy Prussian mobilisation by using the railway network.
Proclamation of Wilhelm I as the first German Emperor
On the 18th January 1871, Wilhelm I of Prussia was proclaimed the first German Emperor.
