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Revolutions of 1848
- Liberal and nationalist ( see nationalism ) rebellions that broke out in 1848 in several European nations, including Germany , Austria , France , Italy , and Belgium . The rebellions secured temporary gains, but faced with the conservative hostility of the peasants and growing fears of disorder among the bourgeoisie , they collapsed within a year.
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