HIS103Y1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 28: Frederick William Iv Of Prussia, Unification Of Germany, Danubian Principalities
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Bismarck had wrecked the diplomatic order then. Fracturing the austro-russian alliance should have ensured french success. Napoleon iii was also aware of the need to maintain the international order. He wanted to ensure working french leadership above all else because it was france"s best protection. He was also aware that powerful movements in central europe regarding unification (e. g. Germany & italy) were gaining ground, being a detriment to all of europe"s great powers. 1859: piedmont expands to drive out austria. Niii then converted to congress and concert diplomacy to improve leadership. Early 1860s: napoleon iii proposes a meeting to better clarify and improve the international system, but particularly wanted to address issues regarding italy and germany. Rome unfortunately lied outside of the borders of the unified italian state. Danubian principalities, particularly romania, was of worthy attention to europe"s great powers. November 1863: niii would propose an offer for the congress system. Nicholas i was furious at the offer.
