ocr: The Frankish Empire reached its peak under Charlemagne, crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 800. From 1273 until the 19 9th century, German history was tied to that of. Austria's Habsburg dynasty. la 1815 German Confederation under nominal Austrian leadership. la 1834 Zollverein Customs Union leads to economic convergence of18 states, including Prussia, and reflects unification aspirations. la 1862 Otto von Bismarck appointed Prussian chancellor. la 1864-1870 Prussians defeat Danes, Austrians and French; north German states brought under Prussian control. a 1871 South German states join new German E ...
