William I of Prussia becomes German emperor with Bismarck his chancellor
Government
1871
German Social Democratic Party is unified
Trade
1875
First complete performance of the Ring Cycle--Wagner's cycle of 4 operas
Arts
1876
Frederich Nietzsche publishes Thus Spake Zarathustra in 1883-85
Philosophy
1885
Kaiser Frederick hates war but dies of cancer 99 days after enthronement
Government
1888
In November, Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicates
Government
1918