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Book Synopsis: A "vivid and informative" (Daily Telegraph) new history of the war that toppled the French Empire, unified Germany, and set Europe on the path to World War I. Among the conflicts that convulsed Europe during the nineteenth century, none was more startling and consequential than the Franco-Prussian War of 1870–1871. Deliberately engineered by Prussian chancellor Otto von Bismarck, the war succeeded in shattering French supremacy, deposing Napoleon III, and uniting a new German Empire. But it also produced brutal military innovations and a precarious new imbalance of power that together set the stage for the devastating world wars of the next century.
In Bismarck’s War, historian Rachel Chrastil chronicles events on the battlefield in full, while also showing in intimate detail how the war reshaped and blurred the boundaries between civilian and soldier as the fighting swept across France. The result is the definitive history of a transformative conflict that changed Europe, and the history of warfare, forever.
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Discover the captivating story of the Franco-Prussian War and its profound impact on Europe with Bismarck's War: The Franco-Prussian War and the Making of Modern Europe. This vivid and informative history book traces the powerful events that unfolded during the 1870-1871 conflict, revealing how it toppled the French Empire, unified Germany, and set the stage for World War I.
Written by acclaimed historian Rachel Chrastil, Bismarck's War offers a comprehensive account of the war that was deliberately engineered by the brilliant Prussian chancellor Otto von Bismarck. Explore the intriguing military strategies employed, and the brutal innovations that emerged on the battlefield. Gain insights into the mastermind behind the war, and how his calculated actions resulted in the downfall of Napoleon III and the rise of a new German Empire.
But Bismarck's War is more than just a chronicle of battles and political maneuvers. It delves into the human side of the conflict, revealing the profound impact it had on civilians and soldiers alike. Through intimate details, Chrastil uncovers how the war blurred the boundaries between civilian and soldier as it swept across France.
This meticulously researched and expertly written history book gives you a deep understanding of the Franco-Prussian War and its lasting consequences. From the reshaping of Europe's power dynamics to the evolution of warfare, Bismarck's War is the definitive account that forever changed our history books.
Immerse yourself in this captivating historical journey by grabbing your copy of Bismarck's War: The Franco-Prussian War and the Making of Modern Europe today!
Get your copy now and embark on a thrilling exploration of this transformative conflict and its far-reaching consequences.
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