During the Victorian Era, the British satire magazine Punch offered one of the leading sources of public entertainment and news. Often well synced to British public opinion, Punch presented a humorous critique of contemporary events that represented the views of Britain's moderate majority. Covering both domestic and international affairs, Punch keenly observed the events of 19th Century Europe, including the unification of Germany from 1863-1872, a process that fundamentally altered the balance of power not just in Europe but around the globe. An analysis of Punch articles and cartoons during this critical decade reveals a four phase dramatic change in British views of the emerging German Empire. The first phase mocked Germany as a backwards state on the brink of social unrest and criticized its attempts to stifle liberalism. The second phase denounced Germany as an aggressive, warmongering state, preying on weaker neighbors. The third phase reluctantly acknowledged Germany as a respectful, strengthened nation, as Britain began to turn its concerns elsewhere. The fourth phase warned that a powerful united Germany upset the European balance of power and posed a great danger to British interests. This progression not only allows a glance into the public mindset of a major European power, but also traces the emergence of an Anglo-German rivalry as the two nations began to hurtle towards the First World War. Furthermore, since this mindset mirrored British public opinion, governmental officials remained constantly aware of Punch's message even if government policy did not always agree.