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The History of Prussia: From Duchy to Empire - Kings and Generals

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History of Prussia: From Duchy to Empire | Kings and Generals DOCUMENTARY

Imagine a minor duchy, overshadowed and overlooked, defying all odds to become the undisputed master of Central Europe, forging an empire through sheer discipline, relentless ambition, and a military might unlike any other. 🤯👑

This is not just history; it's a saga of improbable ascent, born from the crucible of war and forged by kings and generals. Prepare for the epic story of The History of Prussia: From Duchy to Empire | Kings and Generals DOCUMENTARY!

In this comprehensive historical documentary, we'll journey through:

Prussia's humble origins from the Teutonic Knights to a minor duchy. ⚔️
The rise of the "Soldier Kings": Frederick William I and Frederick the Great, who built an unstoppable army. 💪
The Napoleonic Wars and Prussia's surprising transformation through reform. 🇫🇷
Otto von Bismarck's "Blood and Iron" strategy that led to German unification. 🇩🇪
The Proclamation of the German Empire in 1871 and Prussia's dominant role within it. 🏰
The legacy and eventual abolition of this powerful state after WWII. 💔
Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction: The Unlikely Ascent of Prussia
1:10 Part 1: From Teutonic Knights to Duchy (13th - 17th Century)
2:40 Part 2: The Rise of the Kingdom – The Soldier Kings (Late 17th - 18th Century)
3:50 Frederick William, the Great Elector
4:00 Frederick I, King in Prussia
5:15 Frederick William I, the Soldier King
5:30 Frederick II (the Great): Military Genius
6:00 Part 3: The Napoleonic Wars and Reform (Early 19th Century)
6:45 Part 4: Leading German Unification – Bismarck's Iron and Blood (Mid-19th Century)
7:30 The Unification Wars & Proclamation of the German Empire (1871)
8:00 Part 5: Legacy and Decline (Late 19th - Early 20th Century)
9:15 Conclusion: A State Forged by "Blood and Iron"

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