Category: Unification of European States

Napoleon passed away from the world’s stage. The old order again came into the scene and wanted to establish their hegemony once again over the world. The old monarchs and leaders from different European countries came on one stage and Read more

The 1830s and 1848 are called as the year of revolutions in Europe. There were rising in many countries, some partly successful, but mostly ending in failure. Greek War of Independence An event that mobilised nationalist feelings among the educated Read more

We have discussed the revolts that shocked the European countries in the 1850s. So, now we will discuss the unification of Italian states and role of Mazzini, Garibaldi and Cavour in this. The Italian States After Napoleon After coming into Read more

We will now discuss the making of another great modern nation- Germany. Situation of German States The German States have a common bond of unity on the basis of language, race and culture. They were also rich in resources like Read more

The Otto von Bismarck was born in the year of waterloo. He served for many years as a diplomatic envoy in various Courts. In 1862 Friedrich Wilhelm IV, King of Prussia appointed him as the Prime Minister of the Prussia. Bismarck Read more