January 18, 1871 on the map of Europe was formed a new state, called the German Empire.The founding fathers of the state education is considered to be a great personality, known in history as a formidable name of "Iron Chancellor" - Otto von Bismarck and Wilhelm I of Hohenzollern.German Empire lasted until November 9, 1918, after which the monarchy as a result of the November revolution was overthrown.It went down in history as a state, wherein power and clearly defined development strategy.
German Empire - is the name began to be used in Russian historiography of the XIX century.Second Reich, Imperial Germany - in the literature is much less common.Her education contributed to the following significant historical events:
- the collapse of the German Confederation (1866.);
- war between Germany and Denmark (1864.);
- war between states such as Austria and Prussia (1866.);
- war between Prussia and France (1870-1871gg.);
- creation of the North German Confederation (1866-1871gg.).
In 1879, the Prussian King Wilhelm I, along with Chancellor Otto von Bismarck declared war on France in order to undermine its economy and influence the political situation in the country.As a result of military operations, they decided to join Germany.North German Confederation, which was created for this purpose, won a landslide victory over the French, and in January 1871 in Versailles, it was announced that the creation of the German Empire took place.From that moment there was a new page in the history of the world.It began not only of the union of the German Confederation, but the other states that have considered joining the Empire most appropriate for themselves.Bavaria and other land south of Germany became part of the German Empire.
Austria refused to enter into its composition.At the end of the Franco-Prussian War, France has paid a huge indemnity (five billion francs), so the formation of the German Empire did not start from scratch.Due to such a serious financial investment that Power was able to create its own economy.At the head was nominally Kaiser (King) William I, but the actual management of the Empire took over the chancellor Otto von Bismarck.States that are not part of the North German Confederation, were forcibly subordinated Prussia, so the creation of the German Empire can not be called a voluntary association.It consisted of twenty-two German monarchy and the city of Bremen, Lübeck and Hamburg, which at that time were free.
After the adoption of the Constitution in April 1871 German Empire acquired the status of a federal state, and the King of Prussia was given the title of Emperor.For all time of its existence enjoyed this title three monarch.It's William I, who was in power from 1871 to 1888. Frederick III, who stayed in power for only 99 days and Wilhelm II (1888-1918 gg.).Last Emperor, after the overthrow of the monarchy fled to the Netherlands, where he died in 1941.
formation of the German Empire contributed to the national association of the German people and the early capitalization Germany.But after the empire was created, its reactionary policy has become very dangerous for all the peoples of Europe and perhaps the whole world.German Empire began to intensively develop its military power and a position of strength to dictate their conditions.It was at this time began the emergence of nationalism, which subsequently led to two world wars, various bloody revolution and millions of victims, murdered people.With the formation of the German Empire in the hearts of the people of the German nation has lodged a national idea of world domination of their country, and the superiority of the Germans over other peoples.
