In 1864, the twin German powers of Austria and Prussia join together to beat up on little Denmark. In 1866, they have a falling out and beat up on each-other. The Italians, still salty over their last war with Austria, join on Prussia’s side, with the goal of seizing Venice once and for all.

The Austro-Prussian War, also known as the Seven Weeks’ War, will determine which power – Austria or Prussia – will control the destiny of Germany. Meanwhile, Italian nationalists have their eyes set on more than Venice. If they can manage it, they aim to conquer Rome itself.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Chapter One: The Iron Chancellor – 00:01:31

Chapter Two: The Second Schleswig-Holstein War – 00:23:22

Chapter Three: The Diplomatic Crisis of 1865-1866 – 01:05:43

Chapter Four: The Timelines Converge – 01:33:21

Chapter Five: Venetia or Bust – 01:48:51

Chapter Six: The War With Many Names – 02:15:19

Chapter Seven: Iron and Blood – 02:42:52

Chapter Eight: Königgrätz – 02:58:12

Chapter Nine: Garibaldi Saves the Day – 03:21:12

Chapter Ten: An Amicable Peace – 03:37:58

Chapter Eleven: The Roman Question – 04:00:33

Chapter Twelve: The Dual Monarchy – 04:33:26

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