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Policy of Prussia and Great Powers in final phase of German Unification 1865-1870
Ďásek, Martin ; Skřivan, Aleš (advisor) ; Županič, Jan (referee)
The period of 1864/1865-1870 represents the final stage of the unification of Germany, during which Prussia adopted a resolute approach and in two quick wars succeeded in eliminating its enemies - Austria and France. The aim of the diploma thesis is to present and critically analyse the Prussian foreign policy based on the study of sources and relevant literature. The author assesses factors which influenced the Prussian prime minister and the representatives of the European powers in their decisions. He also asks the question whether Bismarck merely adapted to the circumstances which inevitably led to the war with Austria or whether he himself contributed to their creation and speeded up the whole process. The most attention is then paid to France which was the greatest opponent of the unification of Germany of all powers. The study looks into the methods and steps which enabled Prussia to prevent the great European powers from getting involved into its conflict with Vienna and Paris. Moreover, it points out the challenges of the research on circumstances which led to the outbreak of the Franco-Prussian War. Key words Prussia, Great Powers, German Confederation, Unification of Germany, Austrian Empire, Austria-Hungary, foreign policy, Austro-Prussian War, Franco-Prussian War, Napoleon III
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The Second Schleswig War and Its Consequences for Europe
Ďásek, Martin ; Skřivan, Aleš (advisor) ; Županič, Jan (referee)
(in English): This bachelor thesis should report about The Second Schleswig war as an encounter which led to much more serious conflicts such as Austro-Prussian War in 1866 as well as Franco-Prussian War from 1870, because this struggle and its consequences were the direct reasons of the war between two German Powers. Analysis of Austrian position in German Confederation showed that Austria hadn't have enough power and influence to play a major role in Germany and dominancy of Bismarck's Prussia was inevitable. The thesis continues with too self-confident Danish policy that started the war the Danes couldn't win. The Second Schleswig war has to be considered a one of the major events in unification of Germany. Analysis of not even primary sources such as letters and essays of the politicians explain why Bismarck succeeded and became almost the most powerful figure of his time. The clear victory in the war and on diplomatic field opened the way to the German unification. The Kingdom of Denmark was brought to his knees, King Christian IX. renounced his rights over the Duchies to the hand of Prussian and Austrian and the connection between duchies and Denmark, lasting over the centuries, was gone. The Kingdom of Denmark has lost his influence in European affairs, but Prussia headed to the creation of...
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