Prussia and France Vol 1 by Arsène Legrelle

The first volume of Arsène Legrelle's authoritative history of Franco-Prussian relations, tracing the origins of one of Europe's most consequential rivalries.

This comprehensive diplomatic history explores:

• The roots of Franco-Prussian rivalry from Charlemagne to the French Revolution
• The Holy Roman Empire and the Germanic world vs. the Gallic sphere
• Napoleon's First Empire and its impact on German unification
• The Congress of Vienna and the reshaping of European power
• Louis XVIII and the Restoration period
• The rise of pan-Germanic nationalism and Prussian ambitions
• The diplomatic foundations leading to the Franco-Prussian War of 1870

Arsène Legrelle's masterful analysis reveals how centuries of complex diplomatic relations between France and Prussia shaped modern Europe. Essential reading for understanding the origins of German unification, the Second Empire, and the geopolitical tensions that defined 19th-century Europe.

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