As the driving force behind the creation of the German Empire in 1871, Prussia's leadership helped reshape the political map of Europe, creating a new European power that would challenge the ...

It was not until 1871 that his brother, William I of Prussia, accepted it, persuaded by Bismarck, who had revived the offer following the completion of German unification. The empire under his rule ...

Why unification was achieved in Germany Unification. By 1871, Prussia had established its military and economic ... Map of German states ... of the German Empire; Next up. Test your understanding.

German nationalism had grown in the early 19th century due to Prussian ambition, the rise of liberal ideas and popular rebellion. However, the reassertion of Austrian power limited this growth ...