Karine Varley

Photogravure plate after painting by Neuville, 1882; group of 8 French soldiers relaxing in building yard during the Franco-Prussian War, one playing piano.

‘Bismarck’s War’ by Rachel Chrastil review

Bismarck’s War: The Franco-Prussian War and the Making of Modern Europe by Rachel Chrastil argues that German victory was a catastrophe for Germany and the world.

Death and Sacrifice in the Franco-Prussian War

The conflict that broke out between France and an ambitious new German state 150 years ago can lay claim to be the first modern war.