The Rise of Brandenburg-Prussia
| Author | : Margaret Shennan |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 137 |
| Release | : 2003-12-16 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781134793976 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1134793979 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (979 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Rise of Brandenburg-Prussia by : Margaret Shennan
Download or read book The Rise of Brandenburg-Prussia written by Margaret Shennan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-12-16 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this pamphlet Margaret Shennan surveys the rise of Prussia from the early seventeenth century to 1740, highlighting and evaluating the role of its rulers, in particular of Frederick William I, the Great Elector, and his two successors. The author takes account of: * international relations * social and economic structures * domestic pressures * ethical and cultural influences * idiosyncratic personalities * terrain and boundaries.