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Bismarck, the Chancellor of Prussia was the architect of unified Germany. As a far-sighted statesman he believed that bursts of sentiments have no place in politics. He firmly believed that he could achieve his objective of unification of Germany by the policy of blood and iron. He was known as the man of 'blood and iron' or iron chancellor as he used methods of force.

 Three wars over seven years – with Austria, Denmark and France – ended in Prussian victory and completed the process of unification. In January 1871, the Prussian king, William I, was proclaimed German Emperor in a ceremony held at Versailles. 

Italy emerged as an independent nation in 1871 with Victor Emmanuel as the king of united Italy. 

Rome, which was the seat of the Pope refused to become a part of the Italian State. In 1870, Prussia attacked France and the Pope stopped getting support from the French king. Rome was forcibly entered into and occupied by the Italians. 

Otto von Bismarck, the Iron Chancellor was the reason for German unification. He ruled Prussia and Whole of Germany.

In the war of 1866, Bismarck succeeded in defeating Austria and gaining Prussian control over the 22 German states he formed the North German Confederation. 

Otto von Bismarck was a Prussian statesman who dominated the German affairs between the 1860 and 1890. By waging series of war, he united the German states.

In 1860, Garibaldi led the famous Expedition of the Thousand to South Italy. Fresh volunteers kept joining through the course of the campaign, till their numbers grew to about 30,000. They were popularly known as Red Shirts. 

Otto von Bismarck was a Prussian statesman who dominated the German affairs between the 1860 and 1890. By waging series of war, he united the German states.