What caused grey hair for Bismarck and Cavour?
There are some similarities in the unifications of Germany and Italy. Not just that they occurred in the 19th century, but also the fact that they were not a result of a big nationalistic movement that had driven the people out on streets screaming We want to unite with our brothers and sisters! No. The both unifications very started and done by a small groups. Above these groups there were Bismarck and Cavour who were the leading persons in this business in their own countries. The unifications were definitely not easy deals. Both Bismarck and Cavour had some big problems partly same, partly not. Bismarck and Cavour were two totally different politicians. Their work for the unifications started after they had both achieved the high position in their governments. Here the similarities actually end. Bismarck was the man of the army. Even if he thought that diplomacy, where he was very good, comes first and using the army is the last choice, he considered army as a much more valuable too
