This book is a seminal work on the Austro-Prussian War of 1866, one of the most important conflicts in modern European history. Drawing on a wide range of primary sources, including contemporary dispatches, military reports, and personal diaries, the author provides a detailed and engaging account of the war's causes, conduct, and aftermath. Along the way, he also explores the wider context of the conflict, including the role of diplomacy, economics, and technology in shaping the outcome. Essential reading for anyone interested in military history, or the complex political landscape of 19th-century Europe. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.