Title: Europe (1815-1848): Germany and Prussia in 1848 | SparkNotes
Headings: Europe (1815-1848)
Europe (1815-1848)
History
Germany and Prussia in 1848
Summary
Prussia
Germany
Commentary

Content: Germany remained fragmented after 1848, and the small rulers of the various small German states came back to power. Commentary
Wanting to maintain the power they held within the loose confederation of the Bund, the leaders of the small German states staunchly opposed revolution. Furthermore, Prussia and Austria, who combined to dominate Germany, liked a weak Germany, primarily because they feared the possibility of a united, powerful Germany on their borders. Previous section 1848 Revolutions: The Austrian Empire Next page Germany and Prussia in 1848 page 2
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