The Unification of Germany

History Essay The Unification of Germany Patrick Love In the 19th century, a new idea had a profound effect on the borders of Europe. Both Germany and Italy were affected by Nationalism, and the idea for many independent states to band together, and create a more prosperous and powerful kingdom. In the case of Germany, it was a series of events that Otto Von Bismark effectively facilitated that led to Germany more so as we …

…was. He had a clear plan, and he deceived Austria, but he certainly didn't deceive the German people when he tried to sell his ideas of a single nation with economic, military and political advantages. Bibliography 'Bismarck.' Britannica Macropedia. 15th edition 1997 Richards' Denis. An illustrated history of modern Europe 1789-1974. 1977 ed. Rempel , Gerhard. The Process of German unification [Online] Available: http://mars.acnet.wnec.edu/~grempel/courses/wc2/lectures/germanunif.html January 13, 2005. Article Dated 1995.