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Bismarck's Path to Prussian Dominance
This chapter examines the rising tensions between Prussia and Austria post-Danish War, emphasizing Bismarck's strategic provocations leading to a decisive Prussian victory. It also explores the Franco-Prussian War, detailing Bismarck's manipulation of nationalist sentiments and diplomatic communications that united German states against France. The narrative highlights Bismarck's political strategies and the mixed reception of Prussia in Great Britain, balancing admiration for its civil service with apprehensions about French power.
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