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Prussia

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common term for the Duchy, the Kingdom and the Free State of Prussia (1525–1947)

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  1. It could only be Austria or Prussia. But which of the two?

    Friedrich Engels, Revolution and Counter-Revolution

    The chapter “THE TRIUMPH OF PRUSSIA.” is titled for Prussia; names Prussia several times.

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  2. Within little more than a year (June 1st, 1764), the Coin was all in order again; in 1765, the King had rebuilt, not to mention other things, "in Silesia 8,000 Houses, in Pommern 6,500." [Rodenbeck, ii. 234, 261.] Prussia has been a meritorious Nation; and, however cut and ruined, is and was in a healthy state, capable of recovering soon. Prussia has defended itself against overwhelming odds,--brave Prussia; but the…

    Thomas Carlyle, History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 21

    Names Prussia several times; the book is titled for Prussia.

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  3. From Livonia they proceeded to Brandenburg-Prussia, part of which had been inhabited by the ancient Vandals; Polish Prussia had been included in European Sarmatia. Brandenburg-Prussia was a poor country and badly peopled; but its elector, who afterwards took the name of king, displayed a magnificence on this occasion, equally new and destructive to his dominions. He piqued himself upon receiving this embassy in his…

    Voltaire, The History of Peter the Great, Emperor of Russia

    Names Prussia several times; the author is tied to Prussia in the knowledge graph.

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