19th Century
Seven Seconds of Hesitation Decided Whether Germany Would Exist
A French diplomat's hesitation during a single handshake would determine whether Germany existed at all.
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Download on the App StoreFranco Prussian WarGerman UnificationOtto Von BismarckDiplomacyVincent BenedettiKaiser Wilhelm IEuropean PoliticsEms Dispatch19th CenturyPrussiaFranceVersailles
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