German Unification (Part I: The Failure of Liberal Nationalism) / Deutsche Einigung

In the first part of my lecture on German Unification (Deutsche Einigung), I discuss German Nationalism in the early 19th century and the attempt to unify Germany on the basis of liberal nationalism after the Revolutions of 1848. The Frankfurt Parliament met and drafter a constitution for a unified Germany and offered the crown to Frederick William IV of Prussia, but he declined the "pig's crown" and German Unification would have to wait for Bismark's realpolitik.

[erickenriquez]

Could you make a video about Italian Unification!?!? I'm having trouble understanding who Cavour, Garibaldi, and Mazzini are and what each did

[kristinavitorsky]

I love this! It's way easier to learn the material when there's humor

[perlanunez]

Amazing and great job! You do a much better job than various history professors I have had throughout my school years! Thank you so so much! Keep up with these videos! All the history students in the world shall thank you!

[malinsvenssonvalhallaqueen]

Tom I am a mature student going into my third year at university and I wanted to let you know that I watched your videos on the unification of Germany and of Italy (other subjects too) many times before the exam and I was delighted to see the question came up. The exam went very welll for me. I could not believe the Thank you so much for sharing your lessons. Brilliant teacher!!

[andrewantretter]

Clever ways to remember Gross und Klein. Ive been speaking german most of my life. Your analogies didnt register to me at first just because I actually know what those words are. Great video!

[twocans]

You make so much more sense than my lecturer, and are far more interesting and enjoyable. Keep up the good work - you're really making a difference!

[mikaelb.]

Every time you said "Zollverein", an angel lost its wings...

[MadamSparklyStar]

I have my modern history exam in 9 hours, so glad I found this

[jandenuijl]

Grossdeutschland was also supposed to include Luxemburg, Bohemia and Limburg (a province in The Netherlands) it wasn't just including Austria

[cameronmetz]

wow. This is EXACTLY where I am in the course right now. thanks!

[Tuilelen]

I'm watching this just for fun. It's just really interesting stuff - especially when you think about the way this influenced future events and ideologies.

[alexanderalsen]

What an interesting topic! This video certainly breathes life into a subject (history in general) that normally comes across as dusty and dull.

[abdiazizhassan]

Studying for my british exams and im so happy i found this...helped me so

[crazybob]

Thank you Prof. Rickey, I really needed a concise summary for the history German unification which is demonstrated in your video!

[alltheway]

Great video Tom, but still 2 weeks behind my class we are at the late 1800's after German and Italian unification. No big deal it is good to review things from earlier.

[farairuvie]

Thank you professer 5 years later and it's still useful😊❤

[AP-gvkn]

6:13 the dad i love you mug gave me a chuckle

[Mars_junior]

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[Thecourseofhistory]

Awesome Video!!! Will be waiting for part III!

[xdrivn]

IM SO GLAD!!! My test is tomorrow with and FRQ. you helped clear a lot of things.