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Title: Bismarck and the French Nation, 1848-1890. by Allan. Mitchell ISBN: 0-672-53510-6 Publisher: Bobbs-Merrill Co Pub. Date: February, 1972 Format: Hardcover List Price(USD): $10.00

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Summary: Bismarck and the French
Comment: Alan Mitchell's thin book describes the relations between France and Germany under Bismarck. France was a diplomatic pariah in Europe. But when Napoleon 3 overthrew Louis Philip, Bismarck realized that Napoleon iii was unpredictable, but he could be dealt with. Bismarck decided that Prussia should keep its options open toward France, no matter what Austria decided. France's success and Russia's defeat in the Crimean War supported Bismarck's belief that the Holy Alliance was over and that Napoleon 3 was a man to be reckoned with, and that Napoleon 3 did not want to oppose Prussia. Bismarck also realized that France might deal with Russia because they did not conflict with each other over anything.

After 1866 Bismarck placated Napoleon 3 desire for territorial compensation with empty promises. Napoleon 3 moves were useful to Bismarck to persuade the southern states to join the northern German confederation.

Mitchell quickly describes the Roman and Luxemburg problems and the causes of
the Franco-Prussian War. He writes about the peace negotiations for the Franco-Prussian War in detail. The resulting territorial annexations by Germany created a permanent desire for revenge in the French, and Bismarck wanted to make the French unable to carry out that revenge. France stayed weak and divided, not necessarily because of Bismarck, until Bismarck left office.

Mitchell's book was too short for the subject covered, but he included an excellent bibliography