A History of PrussiaIn little more than two centuries Prussia rose from medieval obscurity and the devastation of the Thirty Years War to become the dominant power of continental Europe. Her rulers rose from Electors to Kings, and from Kings to Emperors. It is a dramatic story, and H. W. Koch fills a major gap in English-language literature with this comprehensive account. It traces the origins and rise of the Prussian state from the thirteenth century to the causes and consequences of its incorporation into the German Empire. |
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As a founder of cities and towns, and as a protector of and participator in the trading ventures of north-eastern Europe, it established its reputation.
As a founder of cities and towns, and as a protector of and participator in the trading ventures of north-eastern Europe, it established its reputation.
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... in order to attract the immigration of more Germans from the Reich, the order pursued a positive policy in encouraging the growth of the towns.
... in order to attract the immigration of more Germans from the Reich, the order pursued a positive policy in encouraging the growth of the towns.
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Germans ruled over the land, but except in the towns and cities, which were largely their creation, they were unable to Germanize it.
Germans ruled over the land, but except in the towns and cities, which were largely their creation, they were unable to Germanize it.
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Indeed, the towns could not prosper without the protection of the order. The degree of independence enjoyed by the Hanseatic cities also made them useful ...
Indeed, the towns could not prosper without the protection of the order. The degree of independence enjoyed by the Hanseatic cities also made them useful ...
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Castles and new towns could not be built without someone being deprived of his property, without some communities being displaced.
Castles and new towns could not be built without someone being deprived of his property, without some communities being displaced.
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Đánh giá của Người dùng - douboy50 - LibraryThingInteresting and thorough book on Prussia. But......When I began reading the book I got about half way through the first chapter and stopped. I considered returning it to the library unread. I have ... Đọc toàn bộ bài đánh giá
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3 The Great Elector | 43 |
4 From duchy to kingdom | 65 |
5 Frederick William I | 78 |
6 Frederick the Great | 102 |
7 Prussian absolutism in crisis | 140 |
8 The Prussian Reform Movement | 163 |
11 Frederick William IV | 227 |
12 Prussia and Germany 18601871 | 248 |
13 Prussia in Germany | 272 |
14 The end of Prussia | 284 |
Bibliography | 290 |
Genealogical tables | 300 |
Maps | 304 |
Index | 312 |
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