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Prussia, a state which contributed so much to European civilization, only exis-ted as an independent power for 170 years. Sebastian Haffner, a Prussian by birth, reassesses the legend and tells the short but dramatic history of this unique state. He casts fresh light on its foundation, its struggle to become a great power in the eighteenth century, its important role as one of the Three Black Eagles with Austria and Russia, and its eventual disappearance from the map of Europe after the establishment of the German Empire.
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Phoenix Giants: The Rise and Fall of Prussia, Sebastian Haffner
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- Released
- 1998
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- Title
- Phoenix Giants: The Rise and Fall of Prussia
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Sebastian Haffner
- Publisher
- Phoenix Giant
- Released
- 1998
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 192
- ISBN10
- 0753801434
- ISBN13
- 9780753801437
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, History, Germany, 19th century, History of Europe, 18th century, German History, Prussia
- Original title
- Preußen ohne Legende
- Rating
- 4.3 out of 5
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- Prussia, a state which contributed so much to European civilization, only exis-ted as an independent power for 170 years. Sebastian Haffner, a Prussian by birth, reassesses the legend and tells the short but dramatic history of this unique state. He casts fresh light on its foundation, its struggle to become a great power in the eighteenth century, its important role as one of the Three Black Eagles with Austria and Russia, and its eventual disappearance from the map of Europe after the establishment of the German Empire.