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Prussia and German History: An Enthralling Overview of the Holy Roman Empire, Habsburg Dynasty, and the Rise of Germany
Hardcover
Publisher Price: $35.69
Publisher: Billy Wellman
Published: Apr 1 2026
Pages: 460
Weight: 1.72
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Story of Central Europe, From Charlemagne to Modern Germany
Central Europe shaped the modern world.
Empires rose and fell. Dynasties ruled for centuries. Wars redrew borders. Religious movements divided nations. Powerful leaders changed history forever.
This book brings it all together.
Spanning more than 1,000 years, this 4-in-1 collection follows the rise, transformation, and legacy of the forces that built Germany and reshaped Europe.
From medieval emperors to the modern era, you'll see how everything connects.
Four manuscripts in one book:
- The Holy Roman Empire: An Enthralling Overview of One of the Most Powerful European States during the Middle Ages and Early Modern Period
- The Habsburgs: An Enthralling Overview of One of The Most Important Dynasties in European History
- History of Prussia: An Enthralling Overview of Major Events and Figures in Prussian History
- History of Germany: An Enthralling Overview of Major Events and Figures
Inside, you'll discover:
- Medieval Power Struggles: The rise of the Ottonians, clashes with the papacy, and the reign of Frederick Barbarossa.
- Reformation and Religious Conflict: Luther, Calvin, and the upheaval that split Europe and weakened empires.
- The Rise of the Habsburgs: How strategic marriages and political skill built one of the most powerful dynasties in history.
- Prussia's Military State: From the Teutonic Knights to Frederick the Great and the wars that transformed Europe.
- Unification and Realpolitik: Otto von Bismarck and the creation of a unified German Empire.
- Conflict and the Modern Age: World wars, division, and Germany's path into the modern world.
- And much more!
This is a clear, structured guide to the leaders, ideas, battles, and turning points that defined Central Europe for over a millennium.
If you want to understand how modern Europe came to be, this book gives you the full picture in one place.
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