The history of unified Prussia[i] began under the reign of a weak, ineffectual ruler, and ended under the command of one of the strongest of the Enlightened despots, running his country with an agile mind and a fist of steel. In much the same way, this motley collection of feuding principalities by the time of ...
During the 18th century, Prussia was a prominent power that came into rule along with the other great powers of Britain, Russia, and the continued dominance of France. It would play a significant role in the shaping of the modern world during the time of discovery of the New World. The first event that occurred ...
The more one studies carefully what Napoleon did during his wielding power in France and over much of Europe, the more one comes to realize that aside from being a sometimes brilliant general and military strategist, he really originated some important reforms. “While Napoleon is often seen in terms of his military image, he was ...
If you live in Philadelphia, PA and you are looking for a wedding ring or any ring for that matter, you are in luck. Philadelphia, affectionately known as the “City of Brotherly Love” has a plethora of jewelry shops. Use this as a guide through the city’s various jewelry shops. There is something for everyone’s ...
When I was very young and we were headed toward Ocean City, New Jersey for a vacation, my mother made us stop at a small shop along the way to purchase some amber jewelry. The shop, if I recall correctly, was in a private home. The owners traveled to the area of the Baltic Sea. ...
The US is an unrivalled magnet for shopaholics, as visitors from all over the world hunt for quality products and bargain prices. Many are attracted to cities like New York and Boston, while others raid the tax free outlets in Delaware and New Hampshire. All over the US, shopping malls provide a convenient alternative. Most ...
The militant spirit described by Haffner, in the run up to the Nazi consolidation of power, was not a new phenomenon in German history. Germany is a nation that had been ravaged by the devastation of war for centuries and finally forged through successful wars against its neighbors. World War I gave great expression and ...
World War II is the greatest, and most devastating war in the world’s modern history. Many people and parties were involved in the war. Millions of people found themselves on the wrong side of various acts of war. Behind any act of war, there is an instigator. Herman Goering is one of these instigators. As ...
