... Waller and Bruce to name but two argue that the critical reason was the ability of the "might" of Austria's power to block developments. Such other historians such as Fischer agree but quote: " Division among the rulers coupled with the lack of leadership was just as significant .such divisiveness facilitated Austrian suppression."...

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... determined to march on Vienna and totally destroy the retreating army, and if possible, annex some areas of Austrian land; however in persuading the King to halt the advance and agree peace, Bismarck showed remarkable forethought. This prudent approach of not "overstepping the mark" had, thus far, been the predominant reason for the gradual unification of the German States; in not ... ...

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