Articles related to "Prussia"
The Congress of Vienna
The Congress of Vienna was a peace conference held after the Napoleonic Wars of the early 19th Century. It redrew the boundaries of Germany and Prussia.
prussia and the napoleonic wars • germany napoleonic wars • prussia and german federation • austria and german confederation • congress of vienna and prussia
The Congress of Vienna was a peace conference held after the Napoleonic Wars of the early 19th Century. It redrew the boundaries of Germany and Prussia.
prussia and the napoleonic wars • germany napoleonic wars • prussia and german federation • austria and german confederation • congress of vienna and prussia
Frederick the Great
Frederick the Great brought prosperity to Prussia during the 18th century, establishing The Enlightenment and fighting wars with Austria, Russia and France.
frederick the great • king of prussia • the seven years war • frederick ii prussia • frederick william prussia
Frederick the Great brought prosperity to Prussia during the 18th century, establishing The Enlightenment and fighting wars with Austria, Russia and France.
frederick the great • king of prussia • the seven years war • frederick ii prussia • frederick william prussia
Frederick William I
Frederick William I was the first king of Prussia. He would establish Absolutism in Prussia and give the state its distinct military character.
frederick william i of prussia • king frederick william i • soldier king • absolustism in prussia • military character of prussia
Frederick William I was the first king of Prussia. He would establish Absolutism in Prussia and give the state its distinct military character.
frederick william i of prussia • king frederick william i • soldier king • absolustism in prussia • military character of prussia
The History of Prussia
Prussia rose to great importance through its association with the Elector of Brandenburg, and became a huge power during the 18th and 19th centuries.
history of prussia • prussia and german unification • hohenzollern family • elector of brandenburg • frederick william the "great elector"
Prussia rose to great importance through its association with the Elector of Brandenburg, and became a huge power during the 18th and 19th centuries.
history of prussia • prussia and german unification • hohenzollern family • elector of brandenburg • frederick william the "great elector"
Otto von Bismarck
Otto von Bismarck, a Prussian aristocrat, led the unification process of the several Germanic states into a unified nation in the latter half of the 19th century.
otto von bismarck • prussian • germanic states • wilhelm i • austria
Otto von Bismarck, a Prussian aristocrat, led the unification process of the several Germanic states into a unified nation in the latter half of the 19th century.
otto von bismarck • prussian • germanic states • wilhelm i • austria
Kaliningrad: The Fourth (Or Fifth) Baltic State?
The Kaliningrad region is a small piece of Russia that lies between Poland and Lithuania. While it has a long history, it is still capable of making the news.
kaliningrad • baltic • prussia • konigsberg • russia
The Kaliningrad region is a small piece of Russia that lies between Poland and Lithuania. While it has a long history, it is still capable of making the news.
kaliningrad • baltic • prussia • konigsberg • russia
Liechtenstein and The Austrian-Prussian War
Prusia's Bismarch blamed the little Principality of Liechtenstein for the Austrian-Prussian War in 1866. Find out why here!
bismarck • austria • prussia • austrian-prussian war • liechtenstein
Prusia's Bismarch blamed the little Principality of Liechtenstein for the Austrian-Prussian War in 1866. Find out why here!
bismarck • austria • prussia • austrian-prussian war • liechtenstein
The Three (Or Four) Baltic Peoples
Why are Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania called the "Baltic States"? Only two of them are linguistically and culturally Baltic. While the third country really isn't "Baltic," there did use to be a third Baltic people.
baltic • latvia • lithuania • estonia • finno-ugric
Why are Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania called the "Baltic States"? Only two of them are linguistically and culturally Baltic. While the third country really isn't "Baltic," there did use to be a third Baltic people.
baltic • latvia • lithuania • estonia • finno-ugric
The Three Partitions Of Poland
Poland has always been surrounded by powerful neighbors. In the late 18th century, three of them--Prussia, Russia and Austria--worked together to wipe Poland off the map of Europe.
poland • prussia • austria • russia • partition
Poland has always been surrounded by powerful neighbors. In the late 18th century, three of them--Prussia, Russia and Austria--worked together to wipe Poland off the map of Europe.
poland • prussia • austria • russia • partition
The Vanished Empire
A short analysis of European Colonialism on the continent and what this meant for one of Europe's oldest empires.
poland • austria • russia • prussia • partitions
A short analysis of European Colonialism on the continent and what this meant for one of Europe's oldest empires.
poland • austria • russia • prussia • partitions
The Great Northern War
The Russian Tzar Peter the Great was determined to modernise and reform Russia in order to increase its military prowess as much as increasing royal power.
great northern war • russia • sweden • peter the great • charles xii
The Russian Tzar Peter the Great was determined to modernise and reform Russia in order to increase its military prowess as much as increasing royal power.
great northern war • russia • sweden • peter the great • charles xii
King Ludwig II of Bavaria
Ludwig II, the so-called "Mad King" of Bavaria, created a legacy of fairy tale castles, notably the world's most photographed, Neuschwanstein.
ludwig ii • wittlesbach dynasty • king maximillian • nymphenberg • otto von bismarck
Ludwig II, the so-called "Mad King" of Bavaria, created a legacy of fairy tale castles, notably the world's most photographed, Neuschwanstein.
ludwig ii • wittlesbach dynasty • king maximillian • nymphenberg • otto von bismarck
Frederick the Great (1712-1786)
One of Prussia's most loved, although war like, kings was abused by his father, and encouraged by his mother to make his father angry.
frederick the great • childhood • youth • abuse • frederick william
One of Prussia's most loved, although war like, kings was abused by his father, and encouraged by his mother to make his father angry.
frederick the great • childhood • youth • abuse • frederick william
A History of Bavaria
Bavaria began as a duchy during the early middle ages, and was elevated to an independent kingdom by Napoleon. During WWII it became home to Nazi headquarters.
nazi • germany • german tourism • king ludwig • neuschwanstein castle
Bavaria began as a duchy during the early middle ages, and was elevated to an independent kingdom by Napoleon. During WWII it became home to Nazi headquarters.
nazi • germany • german tourism • king ludwig • neuschwanstein castle
Causes of the War - The Eastern Question
This article sets out to explain the rise and decline of the Ottoman empire, how it set it on a collision course with the emerging Power of Russia, and the reason why Western Powers were sure to get involved at some stage.
christian • muslim • constantinople • byzantine • ottoman
This article sets out to explain the rise and decline of the Ottoman empire, how it set it on a collision course with the emerging Power of Russia, and the reason why Western Powers were sure to get involved at some stage.
christian • muslim • constantinople • byzantine • ottoman
European Ethnic Groups
Covers European ethnic groups and countries that no longer exist.
alsace genealogy • arberesh genealogy • banat genealogy • basque genealogy • bohemia genealogy
Covers European ethnic groups and countries that no longer exist.
alsace genealogy • arberesh genealogy • banat genealogy • basque genealogy • bohemia genealogy
Days out from Philadelphia
History, casinos, sea, shopping and a religious community that rejects the trappings of modern life can all be found on a day trip from Philadelphia.......
gettysburg • atlantic city • valley forge • king of prussia • lancaster county
History, casinos, sea, shopping and a religious community that rejects the trappings of modern life can all be found on a day trip from Philadelphia.......
gettysburg • atlantic city • valley forge • king of prussia • lancaster county
German Unification
Overview of the struggle for unification in 19th-Century Germany, under Otto Von Bismark and the Kaiser.
german unification • unity among german states • 19th century germany • otto von bismark • kaiser wilhelm ii
Overview of the struggle for unification in 19th-Century Germany, under Otto Von Bismark and the Kaiser.
german unification • unity among german states • 19th century germany • otto von bismark • kaiser wilhelm ii
July 20, 1944
On July 20, 1944, a cadre of German military officers launched an assassination plot against Adolph Hitler. The assassination attempt failed because of a table top.
july 20 1944 • german conspirators • adolph hitler • wolf's liar • east prussia
On July 20, 1944, a cadre of German military officers launched an assassination plot against Adolph Hitler. The assassination attempt failed because of a table top.
july 20 1944 • german conspirators • adolph hitler • wolf's liar • east prussia
Largest Shopping Malls in the US
Shopping is one of the 21st century's most popular leisure activities. Find the best places to get high quality retail therapy under one roof.
shopping mall • westfield shopping mall • shopping mall in chicago • mall of america • roosevelt field mall
Shopping is one of the 21st century's most popular leisure activities. Find the best places to get high quality retail therapy under one roof.
shopping mall • westfield shopping mall • shopping mall in chicago • mall of america • roosevelt field mall
Tannenberg - Lost Chance
The 1914 battle of Tannenberg which was the most stunning German victory of World War One over the Imperial Russian Army
tannenberg • german army • russian army • east prussia • samsanov
The 1914 battle of Tannenberg which was the most stunning German victory of World War One over the Imperial Russian Army
tannenberg • german army • russian army • east prussia • samsanov
Bavaria, Germany
Bavaria, Germany has rich history of kings and castles. Ludwig I helped transform Bavaria into a cultural capital, while his grandson, Ludwig II built Neuschwanstein.
bavaria • history of bavaria • ludwig i • ludwig ii • neuschwanstein castle
Bavaria, Germany has rich history of kings and castles. Ludwig I helped transform Bavaria into a cultural capital, while his grandson, Ludwig II built Neuschwanstein.
bavaria • history of bavaria • ludwig i • ludwig ii • neuschwanstein castle
The Drift to War - The Vienna Note
The Powers feel that they are getting enmeshed in a web from which there is no escape. Decisive action finally comes from an unexpected quarter.
moldavia • lord aberdeen • coalition • whigs • peel-ites
The Powers feel that they are getting enmeshed in a web from which there is no escape. Decisive action finally comes from an unexpected quarter.
moldavia • lord aberdeen • coalition • whigs • peel-ites
Nine Steps to Absolute Power - Part 1
The last stages on the road to the dictatorship were not straightforward and needed revisions in plans, but the steps taken led to the same goal.
The last stages on the road to the dictatorship were not straightforward and needed revisions in plans, but the steps taken led to the same goal.
Maps For Our Far-Flung Ancestors
Sites to help you use and find maps
maps • genealogy • historical atlases • genealogy maps
Sites to help you use and find maps
maps • genealogy • historical atlases • genealogy maps
Christmas in Austria
One of the most famous holiday traditions from Austria is the popular Christmas carol, Silent Night.
christmas in austria • austrian christmas traditions • santaklausen • knect ruprecht • silent night
One of the most famous holiday traditions from Austria is the popular Christmas carol, Silent Night.
christmas in austria • austrian christmas traditions • santaklausen • knect ruprecht • silent night
Doubles and a Czarina’s Experience
There have been documented cases of apparitions that are the identical twin of a living person. Catherine the Great had one. They also are a part of folklore.
paranormal • ghost • apparition • double • doppelganger
There have been documented cases of apparitions that are the identical twin of a living person. Catherine the Great had one. They also are a part of folklore.
paranormal • ghost • apparition • double • doppelganger
Luxembourg- A Brief History
Located at the crossroads of France, Germany, and Belgium, Luxembourg is the only remaining Grand Duchy in the world today.
luxembourg • history of luxembourg • duchy • grand duchy • grand duke
Located at the crossroads of France, Germany, and Belgium, Luxembourg is the only remaining Grand Duchy in the world today.
luxembourg • history of luxembourg • duchy • grand duchy • grand duke
Review of Robert Citino's The German Way of War
What is so uniquely effective about the German Way of War? Can today's American army successfully model itself after the German (Prussian) army?
german way of war • robert citino • operational level of war • mobile warfare • war of movement
What is so uniquely effective about the German Way of War? Can today's American army successfully model itself after the German (Prussian) army?
german way of war • robert citino • operational level of war • mobile warfare • war of movement
Tsarina Elizabeth Petrovna
Tsarina Elizabeth Petrovna (also known as Yelizaveta and Yelisavet) was the Empress of Russia from 1741 until her death in 1761.
russia • 18th century • royalty • tsar • tsarina
Tsarina Elizabeth Petrovna (also known as Yelizaveta and Yelisavet) was the Empress of Russia from 1741 until her death in 1761.
russia • 18th century • royalty • tsar • tsarina
Origins of World War II - A Realistic View
Could a world war have been avoided? Yes, but that is of little consolation to those of us who have to live with the consequences.
Could a world war have been avoided? Yes, but that is of little consolation to those of us who have to live with the consequences.
Sardinia and the War - Part 1
Sardinia's entry into the War was anything but as smooth as it was made to seem.
Sardinia's entry into the War was anything but as smooth as it was made to seem.
Schloss Neuschwanstein, Germany
Schloss Neuschwanstein built by King Ludwig II in Schwangau, Bavaria is one of the most romantic, almost Disney-like castles in Germany and a popular daytrip from Munich.
schloss neuschwanstein hohenschwangau castle • bavarian king ludwig ii • fairy tale disney castle • sightseeing in bavaria • daytrips from munich
Schloss Neuschwanstein built by King Ludwig II in Schwangau, Bavaria is one of the most romantic, almost Disney-like castles in Germany and a popular daytrip from Munich.
schloss neuschwanstein hohenschwangau castle • bavarian king ludwig ii • fairy tale disney castle • sightseeing in bavaria • daytrips from munich
Canada at War: Part 1, the seven-year war and War of 1812
Canada (with NATO) is attacking Yugoslavia. Lets take a look at previous wars. Starting this week with Pre-modern Wars: War of 1812, where Canada beat the US, and the Seven Year War were the British invaded Canada
canada • war • war of 1812 • seven-year war • french and indian war
Canada (with NATO) is attacking Yugoslavia. Lets take a look at previous wars. Starting this week with Pre-modern Wars: War of 1812, where Canada beat the US, and the Seven Year War were the British invaded Canada
canada • war • war of 1812 • seven-year war • french and indian war
Monster House in digital 3-D
Sony/Columbia and Real-D get together to show 3-D version of Monster House in selected U.S. and Canadian theatres.
monster house • columbia • sony • animation • film
Sony/Columbia and Real-D get together to show 3-D version of Monster House in selected U.S. and Canadian theatres.
monster house • columbia • sony • animation • film
The Warmbloods
A look at the 7 most popular Warmblood breeds
horses • dressage • eventing • warmbloods • hanoverian
A look at the 7 most popular Warmblood breeds
horses • dressage • eventing • warmbloods • hanoverian
Baltic Amber
Amber is one of Eastern Europe's most popular semi-precious stones. Made of tree resin, it has been a coveted object of trade as well as part of a lost treasure.
amber • baltic amber • amber room • amber road • tree resin
Amber is one of Eastern Europe's most popular semi-precious stones. Made of tree resin, it has been a coveted object of trade as well as part of a lost treasure.
amber • baltic amber • amber room • amber road • tree resin
Intro to Humanism, Part 5: Enlightenment Precursors to Secular Humanism
Precursors to Secular Humanism during the Enlightenment, including: Pantheism, the Encylopedists/Materialists, the Philosophes, Skepticism, and the Democrats.
humanism • secular humanism • atheism • atheist • humanist
Precursors to Secular Humanism during the Enlightenment, including: Pantheism, the Encylopedists/Materialists, the Philosophes, Skepticism, and the Democrats.
humanism • secular humanism • atheism • atheist • humanist
America's Foreign Founding Fathers
Here are a select few foreigners who helped establish the Unites States of America during the Revolutionary War. Some names are recognizable. Several more should be!
foreign founding fathers • marquis de lafayette • baron von steuben • johan de kalb • thaddeus kosciuszko
Here are a select few foreigners who helped establish the Unites States of America during the Revolutionary War. Some names are recognizable. Several more should be!
foreign founding fathers • marquis de lafayette • baron von steuben • johan de kalb • thaddeus kosciuszko
Catherine The Grand Tsarina
The life, reign and death of one of Russia's most colorful rulers.
enlightened despot • empress of russia • tsarina • catherine the great • catherine ii
The life, reign and death of one of Russia's most colorful rulers.
enlightened despot • empress of russia • tsarina • catherine the great • catherine ii
Luigi Boccherini Bio
Brief biography of Classical period composer and cellist Luigi Boccherini, his life and works that influenced later prominent composers like Gluck, Haydn and Mozart.
luigi boccherini • classical composer • italian composer • mozart • haydn
Brief biography of Classical period composer and cellist Luigi Boccherini, his life and works that influenced later prominent composers like Gluck, Haydn and Mozart.
luigi boccherini • classical composer • italian composer • mozart • haydn
Moritz Rosenthal and Alfred Reisenauer
Rosenthal and Reisenauer were born a year apart and both had successful careers in the concert world. Each studied with the great Franz Liszt and toured extensively.
moritz rosenthal • alfred reisenauer • karl mikula • chopin • raphael joseffy
Rosenthal and Reisenauer were born a year apart and both had successful careers in the concert world. Each studied with the great Franz Liszt and toured extensively.
moritz rosenthal • alfred reisenauer • karl mikula • chopin • raphael joseffy
Pianists Karl Heinrich Barth and Louis Diemer
Two celebrated pianists of the nineteenth century were Diemer and Barth. They deserve to be remembered by today's music lovers.
eugen d'albert • louis diemer • arthur rublistein • karl tausig • hans von bronsart
Two celebrated pianists of the nineteenth century were Diemer and Barth. They deserve to be remembered by today's music lovers.
eugen d'albert • louis diemer • arthur rublistein • karl tausig • hans von bronsart
Queen Marie Antoinette
The life and times of a much misunderstood and maligned queen.
queen marie antoinette • house of bourbon • the holy roman empire • king louis xvi • versailles
The life and times of a much misunderstood and maligned queen.
queen marie antoinette • house of bourbon • the holy roman empire • king louis xvi • versailles
Experience Early German Heritage in Texas Hill Country
The German immigrants of the early 1800's brought their work ethic and culture to America. Their decendants in the Hill Country of Texas continue to reflect their values today.
german • texas • pioneer • 1800's • texas history
The German immigrants of the early 1800's brought their work ethic and culture to America. Their decendants in the Hill Country of Texas continue to reflect their values today.
german • texas • pioneer • 1800's • texas history
Famous "Flutists" Who Didn't Quit Their Day Jobs
A trivia-filled article on famous people who just happened to play flute for fun and relaxation.
flute • suite 101 • trivia • celebrities
A trivia-filled article on famous people who just happened to play flute for fun and relaxation.
flute • suite 101 • trivia • celebrities
Poland's German Past
Half of today's Poland was part of Germany a century ago. How did that change, and what does that mean?
poland • german
Half of today's Poland was part of Germany a century ago. How did that change, and what does that mean?
poland • german
Royal Quotation Quiz
Who said what? See if you can match these royal quotes to the people who said them!
prince charles • queen elizabeth • queen victoria • edward viii • princess grace
Who said what? See if you can match these royal quotes to the people who said them!
prince charles • queen elizabeth • queen victoria • edward viii • princess grace
SEARCHING ACROSS OCEANS: PART 1
finding a historical location
genealogical maps • historical atlases • genealogy
finding a historical location
genealogical maps • historical atlases • genealogy
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