Jan. 18 (UPI) --On this date in history: In 1871, William of Prussia was declared the first German emperor. His reign ended upon his death March 9, 1888, and he was succeeded by his son ...

But they repeatedly reversed these decisions. Apart from Austria, Prussia was the strongest German state. It was the only state that showed any real ability to unite Germany. It was clear that ...

Prussia's development as a successful, modern industrial state gave hope to German nationalists. Economically, unification through the Zollverein economic alliance of 1834 had been a success.

Potsdam is a beautiful city full of parks, lakes, and magnificent palaces. As former focal point during the Cold War and a point of interest in Prussia, Potsdam is filled with culture and history. You ...

Bassett-Powell then takes us back to 1806, to examine in increasing detail the evolution of the Prussian armed forces from disaster of Jena-Auerstadt (Oct. 14, 1806) to the rise of the fine instrument ...