Title: The rise of Brandenburg-Prussia
First published: 1995
Description: The transformation of an insignificant north German state to the status of a major European power is an epic theme. 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.
Subjects: History, Friedrich wilhelm, elector of brandenburg, 1620-1688, Brandenburg (germany), Prussia (germany), history
Places: Prussia (Germany), Brandenburg (Germany)
People: Friedrich Wilhelm Elector of Brandenburg (1620-1688)
Time periods: 1640-1740
LC classification: DD392 .S54 1995