Bismarck's method for uniting Germany was characterized by a pragmatic approach known as "Realpolitik," which emphasized practical considerations over ideology. He strategically used diplomacy, war, and political maneuvering to isolate Austria and France, ultimately leading to the Austro-Prussian War (1866) and the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71). These conflicts fostered nationalist sentiment and consolidated the German states under Prussian leadership, culminating in the proclamation of the German Empire in 1871. Bismarck's adept manipulation of nationalist feelings and military strength was pivotal in achieving unification.
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