Otto von Bismarck— “The Iron Chancellor” Otto von Bismarck, one of the most influential characters in European history brought together the birth of the German empire. Bismarck became the first chancellor of the German empire under the “leadership” of William II during the late nineteenth century (History.com, Otto Von Bismarck). He developed Germany into an economic powerhouse to even rival that of Great Britain. Through the usage of the Realpolitik and cunning intellect, he managed to unite the German kingdoms to establish his empire. Only he believed that he could establish leadership and lead Prussia to international success (Barkin, Otto Von Bismarck).
Born as prince Otto Eduard Leopold von Bismarck in Schönhausen April 1, 1815, …show more content…
Bismarck, behind concessions, established neutral terms with Russia in 1863 by repressing the Polish revolt and with France’s Napoleon III (Barkin, Otto Von Bismarck). He had also persuaded Italy that it would finally receive its treasured Venetia if it had sided with Prussia in their eminent attack on Austria. Thus the tables were set, Bismarck now needed to precipitate his war. As Austro-Prussian tensions rose continuously in Schleswig and Holstein, Bismarck ordered his troops that were stationed near Austrian forces to be as obnoxious as possible (Turner, 740). Austria would do the predicted, they went to war with the support of Saxony, Hesse-Kassel, and Hanover. As sixth weeks passed, Prussia dealt with Austria one of the most humiliating and devastating defeats. Dubbed as The Seven Weeks’ War, it ultimately resulted in a decisive victory of the Prussians at Königgrätz in Bohemia (Taylor 74). With such success, the Treaty of Prague ended the conflict on terms that the Austrian Habsburgs from German affairs. In 1867, Hanover, Hesse-Kassel, Nassau, and Frankfurt abdicated their respective rulers and accepted Prussian leadership. The Northern German Confederation was now established under the leadership of the king of Prussia, who was which represented by the chancellor none other than Bismarck (Taylor 75). The last obligation towards German unification was directed to now the southern German
Born as prince Otto Eduard Leopold von Bismarck in Schönhausen April 1, 1815, …show more content…
Bismarck, behind concessions, established neutral terms with Russia in 1863 by repressing the Polish revolt and with France’s Napoleon III (Barkin, Otto Von Bismarck). He had also persuaded Italy that it would finally receive its treasured Venetia if it had sided with Prussia in their eminent attack on Austria. Thus the tables were set, Bismarck now needed to precipitate his war. As Austro-Prussian tensions rose continuously in Schleswig and Holstein, Bismarck ordered his troops that were stationed near Austrian forces to be as obnoxious as possible (Turner, 740). Austria would do the predicted, they went to war with the support of Saxony, Hesse-Kassel, and Hanover. As sixth weeks passed, Prussia dealt with Austria one of the most humiliating and devastating defeats. Dubbed as The Seven Weeks’ War, it ultimately resulted in a decisive victory of the Prussians at Königgrätz in Bohemia (Taylor 74). With such success, the Treaty of Prague ended the conflict on terms that the Austrian Habsburgs from German affairs. In 1867, Hanover, Hesse-Kassel, Nassau, and Frankfurt abdicated their respective rulers and accepted Prussian leadership. The Northern German Confederation was now established under the leadership of the king of Prussia, who was which represented by the chancellor none other than Bismarck (Taylor 75). The last obligation towards German unification was directed to now the southern German