The Austro-Prussian War: The History and Legacy of the Conflict that Resulted in Prussian Dominance over Germany

The most famous battle of the 19th century was undoubtedly Waterloo, and the biggest battle of the Napoleonic Wars was Leipzig, but neither one of those legendary battles was the biggest of the century. That distinction instead belongs to the Battle of Königgrätz, a little known, but decisive conflict in a war between Prussia and Austria. Though it lasted only seven weeks and only had one truly decisive battle, the Austro-Prussian War nonetheless changed the political outlook in Europe forever.

The Austro-Prussian War: The History and Legacy of the Conflict That Resulted in Prussian Dominance over Germany looks at the short but momentous conflict and its geopolitical ramifications. You will learn about the Austro-Prussian War like never before.