4 January 1862French News Humbug and Economic Consequences of WarKarl Heinrich Marx
Publishes an article linking misleading French reports with the economic consequences of war.
Historical records for Germany in 1862, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Publishes an article linking misleading French reports with the economic consequences of war.
Publishes an article on a British public meeting expressing support for the United States.
Publishes an article discussing a suppressed diplomatic dispatch associated with William Seward.
Publishes a Tribune article examining English public opinion toward the United States.
Publishes an account of a London workers' meeting concerning the American Civil War.
Publishes an article examining the British cotton crisis produced by disruption of American supplies.
Publishes an article reviewing political and military developments in the United States.
Appointed Chief Minister President of Prussia
Publishes an article on British supporters of secession and recognition of the Union blockade.
Publishes an article examining British press reaction to the Union capture of New Orleans.
Birth of Prince Heinrich of Prussia, brother of Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany
Sends a telegram to Bismarck to solve the Constitutional Crisis in Prussia
Sends a telegram to Bismarck to solve the Constitutional Crisis in Prussia
The Landtag refuses to carry out reforms of the Army
Promises to manage Parliament & put through reforms in defiance of Parliament. Persuades William not to abdicate & ends the Constitutional Crisis
Saves the King from the Liberals in the House of Deputies over army expansion
Persuades William not to abdicate & ends the Constitutional Crisis
Promises to form a Government & put through reforms in defiance of Parliament
Appointed Minister President of Prussia
Promises to manage Parliament & put through reforms in defiance of Parliament
Says great issues of the day will be decided by "iron & blood". Asks the Landtag to increase the Army Budget
Bismarck makes a famous speech to the Budget Committee of the Prussian Chamber of Deputies in which he expounds on the use of "iron and blood" to achieve Prussia's goals
Outlines his general policy for the next 10 years for army reform & German unification. Meets Napolean who sounds Bismarck out on a possible alliance betwen Germany & France. Meets Disraeli & plays the role of a future Premier
Meets Napolean who sounds Bismarck out on a possible alliance betwen Germany & France
Appointed Ambassador of France
Birth of Henry, 3rd child of Emperor Frederick & Victoria
Appointed Minister of Marine
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