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Explain How The Inherent Strength Of Prussia, Combined With Bismarck Political Skills Achieved German Unification.
Bismarck, that was the founder of Germany, is known for his cleverness as a politician.
He had conservative values, however in politics he sometimes made sacrifices (opportunist). He didn't believe in democracy but preferred oligarchy, he wasn't a dictator though.
His life goal was to unify Germany and make of it, a great power. The unification took place in 1871, but in order to achieve it, many years had to pass. Prussia, a country with a strong army and a large number of population was ready to bring closer to her the Saxon areas that were under Austria-Hungarian influence. She was going to achieve this, by forming an economic confederation, that
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