It was criticized as a missed opportunity , including by Heinrich Heine .
The gathering had no immediate results , but is considered a milestone in German history because it was the first time that a republican movement had made its mark in the country .
German was criticized as a missed opportunity , including by Heinrich Heine .
The gathering had no immediate results , but is considered a milestone in German history because it was the first time that a republican movement had made its mark in the country .