The unification of Germany in the late 19th century was primarily driven by the leadership of Otto Von Bismarck, the Prussian Chancellor, who employed a policy of "realpolitik" and strategic wars to achieve his goals. Key events included the Danish War (1864), the Austro-Prussian War (1866), and the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871), each strengthening Prussia's position and consolidating German states under its influence. The culmination of these efforts was the proclamation of the German Empire in 1871 at the Palace of Versailles, which united various German-speaking states into a single nation-state. Bismarck's diplomacy and military strategy were crucial in overcoming regional rivalries and fostering a sense of national identity.
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