Bismarck's role in the unfication of Germany

Q - Account for Bismarck’s use of the forces of Nationalism and Liberalism in the unification of the German states up to 1871.

Otto Von Bismarck was instrumental in the unification of German states up for 1871. His experience as ambassador in St. Petersburg and Paris gave him considerable experience in foreign affairs, and his aim sought to deliver Prussia a higher status in Europe. Representing the Junker class, Bismarck was a great opportunist, delivering and commanding decisions well by exploiting situations at the right time. He accomplished unification through diplomatic persuasion and well prepared wars. He would often have individual tactics from the King.

Germans awarded much praise to Bismarck in the era, even some pronouncing him as a political genius. Today’s’ Historians are perhaps not so defiant in Bismarck’s tactics, but rather his time of emergence and ability to exploit opportunities. An example is when Bismarck claimed “Man cannot create the current of ...