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Frederick II was King of Prussia from 1740 until 1786, the longest reign of any Hohenzollern king. His most significant accomplishments during his reign included his military victories,

First published in 1936, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Europe from 1715-1814. The author discusses important themes such as England in 1715; European trade in 1715; the War of the Austrian Succession; Europe and American independence; eastern factor in Europe; Napoleon and the Continental System; Europe after the fall of Napoleon and diplomacy and war in Europe. The author argues that this book is a narrative of which collective Europe, not a group of separa...

First published in 1948, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Europe from 1610 to 1715. It discusses themes like the Europeans of 1610; Germany and the Netherlands in 1610; the Thirty Years War; the Westphalian Peace; Progress of Spain, England and the Dutch; England and the Spanish Succession; The Treaties of Utrecht; and Europe in Louis’ Last Years. This is a must read for students of European History.

First published in 1939, Marshal Pilsudski presents a comprehensive biographical history of Józef Klemens Piłsudski (1867-1935). He was a Polish statesman who served as the Chief of State (1918–1922) and first Marshal of Poland (from 1920). He was viewed as the father of the Second Polish Republic, which was re-established in 1918.This book discusses various facets of his life such as birth and parentage (1867- 1877); life in Wilno (1875- 1885); undergraduate life (1885-1887); Pils...

Well was it for Germany that Bismarck had not allowed her to fall into the weak and vacillating hands of a Parliamentary government. Peace has its dangers as well as war, and the rivalry of nations lays upon them a burden beneath which all but the strongest must succumb. The future was dark; threatening clouds were gathering in the East and West; the hostility of Russia increased, and in France the Republic was wavering; a military adventurer had appeared, who threatened to use the desire ...

About the year of our Lord 997, Adelbert, Bishop of Prague, with two companions, set out on a missionary tour to the shores of the Baltic. The savage inhabitants killed him. Still Christianity gradually gained ground. As the ages rolled on, idolatry disappeared, and nominal Christianity took its place. The people were poor, ignorant, widely dispersed, and but partially civilized. During weary centuries, as generations came and went, nothing in that region occurred of interest to the world ...

More than three and a half centuries have passed since the Peace of Westphalia ended the Thirty Years' War (1618-48), but this most devastating of wars in the early modern period continues to capture the imagination of readers. This book reveals why.In this accessible, concise guide, Richard Bonney explains one of the first wars where contemporaries stressed the importance of atrocities, the horrors of the fighting and also the sufferings of the civilian population...

In "The Ascendancy of France, 1598-1715," Henry Offley Wakeman meticulously examines the sociopolitical and cultural transformations in France during a critical period that saw the nation emerge as a dominant European power. Employing a narrative style that weaves together historical analysis with vivid character portraits, Wakeman delves into the reigns of significant monarchs, particularly focusing on the impact of Cardinal Richelieu and Louis XIV. His adept use of primary sources illumi...

Paphos Publishers offers a wide catalog of rare classic titles, published for a new generation.Memoirs of the House of Brandenburg and History of Prussia Volume 1 of 3 is the first installment of the classic history by Leopold von Ranke.

THE period which elapsed between the close of the Crimean war and the establishment of the German Empire at the beginning of 1871, may be said to contain events of more importance as regards the European system than even its reconstruction by the Congress of Vienna. These events are, besides the new Empire just mentioned, and a few minor occurrences, the establishment of the Kingdom of Italy, the absorption of the Pope’s temporal power, the realization of Prussian supremacy, the decline of...

"John Sobieski: Lothian Prize Essay for 1881" by Edward H. R. Tatham is a scholarly exploration of the life and achievements of John III Sobieski, the King of Poland. Tatham delves into Sobieski's military prowess, particularly his pivotal role in the Battle of Vienna, where he led a coalition army to victory against the Ottoman Empire. The essay not only highlights Sobieski's strategic genius but also examines his impact on European politics and the cultural exchanges that occurred during...