Germany: Unification Under Prussia or Austria (1866)
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Two visions competed for German unification: Bismarck's Kleindeutschland (smaller Germany led by Prussia, excluding Austria) vs Grossdeutschland (greater Germany including Austria). The Austro-Prussian War settled it.
Kleindeutschland (Prussian-led)
1866-1871
year
Otto von Bismarck
leader
Blood and iron — wars of unification
approach
Achieved — German Empire proclaimed 1871
outcome
Grossdeutschland (Including Austria)
1848-1866
year
Austrian Habsburgs
leader
Pan-German parliament
approach
Failed — Austria defeated at Sadowa
outcome
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