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An attempt was made to form an anti-Prussian coalition, but it failed in consequence of the cordial understanding between the German and Russian chancellors.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 2 "Gloss" to "Gordon, Charles George" by Various

Bismarck was in no way inclined to allow the negotiations for an anti-Prussian alliance to mature.

From My Days of Adventure The Fall of France, 1870-71 by Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred

The imperial connections of the city with many public and private interests, pledged it to the anti-Prussian cause.

From Biographical Essays by De Quincey, Thomas

The news of Königgrätz led to a violent outburst of anti-Prussian feeling; but Napoleon refused to take action at once, when it might have been very effective.

From The Development of the European Nations, 1870-1914 (5th ed.) by Rose, John Holland

To-day's reports show yesterday's anti-Prussian demonstration at Lemberg to have been accompanied by some excesses.

From International Incidents for Discussion in Conversation Classes by Oppenheim, L. (Lassa)