Austro-Prussian War
Definition
The Austro-Prussian War was a seven-week war in 1866 between Prussia and Austria, resulting in Prussian dominance over Germany. It played a crucial role in German unification under Prussia's leadership.
Related terms
Otto von Bismarck: The Prime Minister of Prussia during this time period who engineered this war as part of his plan for German unification under Prussian rule.
German Confederation: An association of German states established after Napoleon’s downfall; it was dissolved after the Austro-Prussian War when many states joined Prussia instead.
Treaty of Prague: The peace treaty that ended the Austro-Prussian War, which led to Austria's exclusion from German affairs.
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