Metternich+and+Bismarck

Nima Khatib

Metternich and Bismarck

Compare and contrast the foreign policy goals and achievements of Metternich (1815-1848) and Bismarck (1862-1890).


 * 1) Bismarck:
 * conservative
 * born into junker class
 * prime minister of King William I
 * successful military policy
 * against civil revolution
 * wanted to unite Germany under Prussia
 * social insurance for a payed medical leave
 * Triple Alliance with Italy & Austria-Hungary

2. Metternich:
 * Two Sicilies - revolt against the reactionary government failed because of the Austrian government
 * Greece wanted to revolt against their ruler, the turks, and succeeded
 * France invoked the censorship of the press
 * Belgian rebels successfully became their own independent government
 * lead the congress of Vienna
 * Austrian foreign minister
 * advocated the balance of power
 * sought to stabilize Austrian government
 * wanted a stable Europe with no revolutions
 * revolutions in Europe disturbed his foreign policy