Synopsis To a contemporary observer in 1780, the outcome of the struggle for mastery in Germany was entirely open. This study shows why, after the upheavals - domestic and internal - of the revolutionary period and the geopolitical revolution of 1815, Prussia, and not Austria, was on the verge of winning the struggle for mastery by mid-century.
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a very good analysis of German-speaking Europe during this period
"The Struggle for Mastery in Germany, 1779-1850" by Brendan Simms is a very thorough analysis of German-speaking Europe during this time period. His explanations are clear and quite interesting, though a fair amount of previous knowledge of the history and politics of the period is necessary. The only downside to this book is that the maps are pathetic and not helpful--they look as if they were taken from a high school textbook, and are not up to the caliber of the text.
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