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19th July 1870: The Franco-Prussian War begins
Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 00:00:00
Publish Date: 2018-07-18 21:05:55
Description: The Franco-Prussian War began with a declaration of war by the French emperor, Napoleon III. The Franco-Prussian War marked the culmination of a long period of declining relations between France and the German state of Prussia. Prussia had defeated Austria in the Seven Weeks’ War three years previously, and France was concerned that the established balance of power within Europe was at risk. In June 1870 Prince Leopold of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, a relative of King Wilhelm I of Prussia, was offered the vacant Spanish throne. Leopold accepted the offer, but Napoleon III complained that the appointment would mean France was surrounded by ...
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