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Discuss the role of Bismarck in the Unification of Germany.

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Philosophy. He had no faith in Speeches but in Blood and Iron policy. 

The role of Bismarck in the unification of Germany was as follows : 

(i) War with Denmark : In 1864 Bismarck waged war on Denmark to recover Schleswig and Holstein. In this task he got help of Austria. He defeated Denmark in the war. 

(ii) Austro-Prussian War : Holstein was not enough for Austria which caused war. Bismarck kept Austria alone in Europe. The whole of Europe underestimated Prussia. He easily defeated Austria in 7 weeks war. As per the Prague Treaty, Austria gave up Holstein in Germany. 

(iii) War with France : Bismarck wanted war with France to recover Alsace-Lorraine. He used Spanish succession problem to create war with France. He declared Germany's Leopold as the King of Spain. Bismarck defeated France in the Battle of Sedan in 1871.



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