Vols. 6 and 7 translated by Helene Schimmelfennig White.
Translation of Die Begründung des Deutschen Reiches durch Wilhelm I.
v. 1. Retrospect. First attempt at German unity. Failure of the projects for German unity. The Prussian union -- v. 2. Revival of the Confederate diet. Germany at the time of the Crimean War. First years of the rule of King William I. Beginning of the ministry of Bismarck -- v. 3. Origin of the German-Danish War. The chastisement by the Confederation. Dannevirke and Duppel. Alsen and the peace -- v. 4. Strained relations between Austria and Prussia. The Gastein Treaty. Prusso-Italian alliance. Rupture between Austria and Prussia -- v. 5. War in North Germany and Italy. The Bohemian War. Negotiations and battles. Foundation of the new empire -- v. 6. North-German confederation. Reorganization of the Customs Union -- v. 7. Germany and France. Origin of the French War