Tom Richey: German Unification

Video Part I on the unification of Germany in which Tom Richey discusses the rise of German liberal nationalism in the 19th Century and early attempts to unify. [8:53]

Video Part II in which Tom Richey discusses the strategy to unify Germany under Otto von Bismarck and his use of Realpolitik to rally support of the German people. [7:27]

Video Part III on the final stages of German unification accompished through the Schleswig Wars, the Austro-Prussian War, and the Franco-Prussian War. [14:28]

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