The Origins of the Wars of German Unification

The book offers a comprehensive analysis of the pivotal wars that shaped the Bismarckian Reich in 1871, emphasizing the evolution of nationalism and liberalism from the late 18th century to the 1860s. It delves into the Schleswig-Holstein Conflict of 1864, the Six Weeks War of 1866, and the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71, highlighting their origins and significant impacts on Prussia's emergence as a unified power. Carr's masterful narrative provides a nuanced understanding of these conflicts within their historical context.