From Metternich to Bismarck: A Textbook of European History

From Metternich to Bismarck: A Textbook of European History, written by Lionel Cecil Jane, covers European history from 1815 to the unification of Germany in the late 19th century. It examines the Congress of Vienna's efforts to restore the old order, emphasizing the Metternich system's focus on stability over national self-determination. The book also discusses the revolutions of 1848, the impact of the Crimean War on Italian unification, and Bismarck's role in the creation of the modern German state through strategic diplomacy and military conflicts. This work is notable for its concise analysis of a transformative period in European history.