Austro-Prussian War

14 June–23 August 1866

The Austro-Prussian War arose from rivalry over leadership of the German states and disputes following the war against Denmark. Prussia and Italy fought Austria and its German allies in a short campaign in 1866.

Prussian victory at Königgrätz ended Austrian influence within a reorganised northern Germany. Austria subsequently reached the Compromise of 1867 with Hungary, while Italy gained Venetia.

Related people for Austro-Prussian War

Abraham Lincoln1809–1865 Empress Elisabeth of Austria1837–1898 Franz Joseph I of Austria1830–1916 Giuseppe Garibaldi1807–1882 Napoleon1769–1821 Napoleon III1808–1873 Otto von Bismarck1815–1898 Victor Emmanuel II of Italy1820–1878 Victoria1819–1901 Wilhelm II1859–1941

Books

1 Best Novel About the Austro-Prussian War

Spangle: The Center Ring

by Gary Jennings

First published 1999 · Spangle · 4.2(25)

2 Best Non-Fiction Books About the Austro-Prussian War

Histories, biographies and reference works are listed separately from the historical novels above.

The Age of Capital

by Eric Hobsbawm

First published 1975 · The Age of… · 4.5(390)

Iron Kingdom

by Christopher Clark

First published 2006 · 4.4(1,140)