Prussia's main rival for leadership of the German people, according to Bismarck, was Austria. This rivalry culminated in the Austro-Prussian War of 1866. Bismarck sought to weaken and marginalize Austria's influence over the German states to establish Prussian dominance in a unified Germany.
He thinks that Austria would resist unification and weaken a unified Germany. -Apex
Otto von Bismarck
The triple alliance was composed of Germany,Austria-Hungary,and Italy. This above is a fine answer however, the details & signicance of the Triple Alliance needs more details to fully grasp its importance. Under Bismarck's leadership, France was defeated in the Franco - Prussian war. The peace terms were damaging to France and Bismarck sought to deter France from waging a war of revenge. To do this Bismarck did the following: 1. Bismarck sought to isolate France and gain allies for Germany; 2. Bismarck sought and acheived an alliance with Austria - Hungary, whose expansion into the Balkans conflicted with Russian plans; 3. In 1879 Germany and Austria - Hungary joined in a defensive military alliance; 4. Italy was an enemy of France in that France took control of Tunisa in 1881. Italy had plans for this area;and 5. In 1882, Italy agreed to join the Germany & Austria - Hungary in a defensive military alliance, thus was formed the Triple Alliance.
The German Chancellor Otto Von Bismarck created a fixed military alliance during peace time was a new concept for 19th century Europe. Bismarck is given credit for establishing an Austro-German alliance. He also induced Russia to return to the Three Emperor's League, which for a time they did. Bismarck also created a defense alliance with Rome. This was a protection against a French attack. Bismarck was also the force behind the Triple Alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy.
Bismarck encouraged war with Danmark, Austria and France to unite Germany
Otto von Bismarck believed it was strategically advantageous for Prussia to avoid inflicting serious harm on Austria during the war because he wanted to keep Austria as a potential ally in future conflicts and prevent the rise of a powerful anti-Prussian coalition in Europe. By maintaining good relations with Austria, Bismarck sought to weaken potential threats to Prussia's dominance in the region.
'Ending Austria's influence in Germany' was never an aim of the 1849 revolutionaries ... Austria and Germany was still one.
Germany
Prussia's main rival for leadership of the German people, according to Bismarck, was Austria. This rivalry culminated in the Austro-Prussian War of 1866. Bismarck sought to weaken and marginalize Austria's influence over the German states to establish Prussian dominance in a unified Germany.
He thinks that Austria would resist unification and weaken a unified Germany.
He thinks that Austria would resist unification and weaken a unified Germany.
Germany was united by the conservative and militaristic monarchy of Prussia. The unification was led by Otto von Bismarck (prime minister). Bismarck at first turned against Austria, which wanted to have the leading role in the unification too. After Austria's defeat in 1866, the Habsburgs (Austria) were excluded from German affairs. First, Bismarck made the Northern Confederation of the northern German states. Then, after the victory over France, in 1871, the southern states also joined the federation. The King of Prussia was proclaimed Emperor (Kaiser) of the united Germany (1871).
He thinks that Austria would resist unification and weaken a unified Germany. -Apex
Otto von Bismarck
The triple alliance was composed of Germany,Austria-Hungary,and Italy. This above is a fine answer however, the details & signicance of the Triple Alliance needs more details to fully grasp its importance. Under Bismarck's leadership, France was defeated in the Franco - Prussian war. The peace terms were damaging to France and Bismarck sought to deter France from waging a war of revenge. To do this Bismarck did the following: 1. Bismarck sought to isolate France and gain allies for Germany; 2. Bismarck sought and acheived an alliance with Austria - Hungary, whose expansion into the Balkans conflicted with Russian plans; 3. In 1879 Germany and Austria - Hungary joined in a defensive military alliance; 4. Italy was an enemy of France in that France took control of Tunisa in 1881. Italy had plans for this area;and 5. In 1882, Italy agreed to join the Germany & Austria - Hungary in a defensive military alliance, thus was formed the Triple Alliance.
First, I must point out that it was the Austro-HUNGARIAN empire, not just Austrian. Bismarck wanted to keep on good terms with Austria because it could be and would prove to be, a powerful ally. It also shared a long border with Bismarck's Prussia and the other German states that had already been unified, opening the possiblity of invasion as revenge. And if Bismarck wanted to isolate France to make it easy to beat, Austria-Hungary had to like Germany better than France. Destroying Vienna would not make Germany seem better than France to the Austro-Hungarians.