A Short History of Prussia (Illustrated)

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A Short History of Prussia (Illustrated)

A Short History of Prussia introduces the reader to the rise of Prussia as a major military and political power under Frederick the Great. The book then covers the Napoleonic Wars and their impact on Prussia, culminating in the rise of Bismarck and the formation of Prussia as the core of the German Empire in the late 19th century.

Contents include:

Origin of the Monarchy
Fritz, and the Commencement of His Reign
The Seven-Years' War
The Partition of Poland, and the Invasion of France
Prussia and the French Revolution
Prussia Overwhelmed
Frederick William III. and the New Coalition
Struggles for Liberty
King William I.
The Chief Supporters of the Crown
Schleswig and Holstein
The Liberation of Italy
The German War
France Demands Her Ancient Boundary
The Policy of Count Bismarck
The Declaration of War
The Eastern Question
France Invaded
Prussian Victories and French Defeats
The Capture of Sedan
The Overthrow of the Empire
The Prisoner and the Exile
War, and Its Woes
The Germanic Empire
The Siege of Paris
The Political Embarrassments
Peace
The Commune

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