Video - Germany Through History: From Holy Roman Empire to World War I

Holy Roman Empire: Germany's roots trace back to the Holy Roman Empire, which existed from 800 AD until 1806 AD and encompassed parts of modern-day Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy.Unification: Modern Germany as a unified nation-state emerged in 1871 under Otto von Bismarck, following a series of wars against Denmark, Austria, and France.World War I: Germany was a central power in World War I, which lasted from 1914 to 1918. The Treaty of Versailles in 1919 imposed heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany.