Prussia and Austria were the two most powerful German states in the nineteenth century, and on their relationship depended the political life of Germany as a whole. This book considers the changing nature of that relationship from 1806, when Austria and Prussia had been excluded from any influence in the rest of Germany by the power of Napoleon, to 1866 when Prussia defeated Austria in war and took control in north and central Germany. Having defeated France, Prussia then went on in 1870-71 to bring the remaining Germany states under her domination.
Setting the relationship within its German and European context, the book:
- provides a narrative of Austo-Prussian relations
- plots the shifts between co-operation and competition
- considers the final phase and conflict which culminated in war
- analyses the strengths and weaknesses of the two states relative to each other
Written in an accessible and engaging style, the book also contains a strong selection of document, plus chronology, maps, glossary, a 'Who's Who' guide to key figures and a guide to further reading - all providing students with an invaluable introduction to this key period in European history.
Contents:
Introduction to the Series
Note of Referencing System
Acknowledgements
Chronology
Maps
Part One: Introduction
1. The Setting
Part Two: The Narrative
2. From Defeat to Triumph 1806-15
3. Cooperative Domination 1815-48
4. Austria and Prussia Lose Control 1848-49
5. Counter-Revolution, Cooperation and Conflict 1849-58
6. From Cooperation to War 1858-66
7. The Definitive Exclusion of Austria From Germany 1867-71
Part Three: Analysis and Assessment
8. Comparing Austria with Prussia
9. Conclusion
Part Four: Documents
Glossary
Who's Who
Bibliography
Index
