4 February 1879Rule of SchleswigOtto Eduard Leopold Furst von Bismarck-Schonhausen
Breaks the Treaty of Prague & refuses to support a plebiscite in northern Schleswig
Historical records for Germany in 1879, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Breaks the Treaty of Prague & refuses to support a plebiscite in northern Schleswig
Breaks the Treaty of Prague & refuses to support a plebiscite in northern Schleswig
Death of Albrecht von Roon
Albert Einstein is born in Ulm, Württemberg, Germany.
William I & Alexander II try to put right some misunderstandings
Agrees a dual alliance between Austria & Germany, similar to the Holy Alliance
Austria & Germany agree neutrality if either is at war, except against Russia
The Austrian alliance is used to prevent & Crimean coaliton & avoid another war. Austria & Germany agree to support each other in any war with Russia. Austria & Germany agree neutrality if either is at war, except against Russia. A Treaty of alliance is signed between Austria & Germany, despite William Is opposition
Does not create a "greater Germany", preserves the balance of power. Breaks from the national liberals & relies upon the conservative parties
To avoid war on two fronts develops a strategy for invading Russia & then France
Demonstrates the 1st electric tram in Germany
Raises some tariff restrictions against Russia
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