Growing to encompass much of northern and central Europe, Prussia was led to new heights by Frederick II. Ruling from his new capital, Berlin, Frederick’s father, Frederick William I, ...

After The Battle of Mollwitz Frederick, had learned a great deal about war and the people of the world were enthralled by ...

18 (UPI) --On this date in history: In 1871, William of Prussia was declared the first German emperor. His reign ended upon his death March 9, 1888, and he was succeeded by his son, Frederick III.

However: agriculture still dominated the economy Prussia was ruled by the authoritarian Hohenzollern Royal family (on the death of King Frederick William III, Frederick William IV became the new ...