{"product_id":"prussia-a-captivating-guide-to-the-history-of-prussia-and-franco-prussian-war-9781637164259","title":"Prussia: A Captivating Guide to the History of Prussia and Franco-Prussian War","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo manuscripts in one book: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistory of Prussia: A Captivating Guide to the Kingdom of Prussia and Its Role in the Napoleonic Wars, Franco-Prussian War, and Unification of Germany in 1871\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Franco-Prussian War: A Captivating Guide to the War of 1870 between the French Empire and German States and the Role Otto von Bismarck Played in the Unification of Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book will take you on a thrilling ride through history, starting with the modest origins of Prussia and its Hohenzollern dynasty. You will be amazed at how they traversed the historical barbwire of late medieval times, unwillingly entangled in wars with greater powers and religious reformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen, just when you think Prussia will be swept away by violent forces out of its control, you will see how stubborn the Prussians were as they overcome various hurdles. You will learn of their struggles against the Habsburgs and Austria, France and Napoleon, and many other adversaries in the countless wars in which the Prussians found themselves, wars which weren't always won by them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, you will be introduced with how the Prussian state, society, and culture changed over time, transforming from a medieval feudal country into a modern industrial empire. This book will also show how a local Prussian identity, coming from a place of humility, evolved and grew into a proud nation and a bulwark of German identity and nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinally, this guide will show you the exciting tale of how Prussia gathered enough strength to achieve the unification of German lands into a single nation-state through a series of wars and bold politics and machinations. Through all of this, you will learn what set the course of German history that would be so impactful on the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow did the Prussian state emerge on the historical stage?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat fueled its growth, and how did it fit in the Holy Roman Empire?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow did the Hohenzollern dynasty shape the Prussian tale?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow did Prussia survive the Thirty Years' War?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat saved Prussia from crumbling under Napoleon?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich changes were needed for its military to become the world's finest?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow did Prussia unify the German Empire through conflict?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy was King Frederick II Prussia's greatest monarch?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow important a role did Otto von Bismarck play for the final evolution of Prussia?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat were the roots of Prussian nationalism?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen did Franco-German animosity begin?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat led to the eruption of war in 1870?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy was the Prussian military superior on the front lines?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat were the biggest flaws of the French generals?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere did the largest French defeat of the 19th century take place?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy did the war only last six months?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow did the German Empire unify through conflict?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich were the most devastating terms of the 1871 peace treaty?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow important was the role of Otto von Bismarck throughout the war?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat were the consequences of a German victory over the French?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScroll up and click the \"add to cart\" button to learn more about The History of Prussia and The Franco-Prussian War!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Captivating History\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/24\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781637164259\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 294\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.24lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d","brand":"Captivating History","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41574279643317,"sku":"9781637164259","price":26.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_0fd1fcf7-ba9d-4c02-ae4a-98e49337f1a0.jpg?v=1643692044","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/prussia-a-captivating-guide-to-the-history-of-prussia-and-franco-prussian-war-9781637164259","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}