1860s
Definition
The 1860s refer to the decade between January 1, 1860, and December 31, 1869. During this time period, significant events took place across Europe that shaped its history.
Related terms
Italian Unification: Italian unification refers to the process by which various states on the Italian Peninsula were unified into a single nation-state called Italy. The process began in the 1840s and continued into the 1870s.
Austro-Prussian War: The Austro-Prussian War, also known as the Seven Weeks' War, was fought between Austria and Prussia in 1866. Prussia emerged victorious and expanded its influence within the German Confederation.
Emancipation Reform of 1861: In Russia, Tsar Alexander II issued the Emancipation Reform of 1861, which abolished serfdom and granted certain rights to peasants. This reform had significant social and economic implications for Russia.
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How could European history have changed if Napoleon III had not implemented his liberal reforms in France during the 1860s?
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