This was the price the German people paid for militarism. and it was against these that they revolted In 1848. Prussia put down that revolt when it threatened the old conditions. and thus Prussia made herself acceptable as the leading State of the Empire instead of Austria. As a result. a great emigration began led by Carl Schurz. Here we have aa indication as to the cost the people of Germany have paid for the military efliciency of which they boast. We can understand when the bottom stratum bears so large a proportion of the burden what opportunity is given to the surface for a display which so long deceived the world.
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