Prussia Collection (page 98)

Friedrich I / Prussia / Mini
FRIEDRICH I First King of Prussia; also Frederick III, Elector of Brandenburg

Teutonic Knights Prussia
The Teutonic Knights take the town of Kaven (now Kowno) in eastern Prussia

French Passport 1871
The handwritten modification of this passport, changing Empire to Republique, reflects the changes in France after the war with Prussia and abdication of Napoleon III

German Fire Engine
A fire engine with a brass pump, dating from the reign of Friedrich II. It was presented to Prince Henry of Prussia. Photographed when it was in the Firemans Museum, Berlin. Date: 18th century

Louise of Prussia
PRINCESS LOUISE OF PRUSSIA Great-granddaughter of Frederick VIII of Denmark, daughter of Marie-Louise of Denmark and Prince Friedrich Sigismund of Prussia

August Wilhelm
AUGUSTUS WILHELM OF PRUSSIA Fourth of the six sons of Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany. Married Alexandra of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg- Gluckburg

Prince Oskar & Family
PRINCE OSKAR OF PRUSSIA Fifth of the six sons of Kaiser Wilhelm II. Here with his wife, Ina Maria von Bassewitz (1888-1973) and four of their children

Napoleon I & Fdk the Gt
NAPOLEON I/SCENES While invading Prussia, he pays a respectful visit to the tomb of king Friedrich II (der Grosse)

Friedrich II (Miniature)
FRIEDRICH II DER GROSSE King of Prussia from 1740-86

Vincent Benedetti
Count VINCENT BENEDETTI French diplomat : ambassador to Torino, Italy, subsequently ambassador to Prussia

Republican Rejoicing
After Frances defeat by Prussia, Napoleon is forced to abdicate and a republic is formed: a triumphant procession in the boulevard des Italiens. Date: 1870

Malbork, Poland
Formerly Marienburg, in East Prussia

Bismarck in Reichstag
Bismarck announces to the North German Bund that, sadly, Prussia has no choice but, with the utmost reluctance, to go to war with France

Prussia Imposes Force
Bismarck sees to it that Prussia takes control of the German states, breaking up the Bund of Bavaria, Hannover, Sachsen and the rest

Wilhelm I Crowned
Wilhelm I is crowned king of Prussia; by the end of his reign he will be Kaiser (emperor) as well, thanks to his friend Bismarck

Fr. Wil. Refuses Crown
A deputation invites Friedrich Wilhelm IV of Prussia to become Kaiser. He refuses, though in 1871 his successor, Wilhelm I, will show himself less modest

King in Streets
Top-hatted citizens wave their hats, a cloth-capped worker thumbs his nose as Friedrich Wilhelm IV, king of Prussia, rides through the streets of Berlin to the University

Deputation to the King 2
A deputation calls on Friedrich Wilhelm IV, king of Prussia, at Potsdam, but he turns his back on them

Deputation to the King
A deputation calls on Friedrich Wilhelm IV, king of Prussia, at Potsdam, but he turns a cold shoulder on them

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"Prussia: A Historical Tapestry of Power, Wars, and Royalty" Step back in time to the 19th century as we explore the captivating world of Prussia. This European kingdom, which later became a crucial part of Germany in 1871, holds a rich history filled with influential figures and significant events. In this vintage painting, we witness Queen Victoria and Prince Albert alongside their beloved children. Their reign marked an era of great prosperity for both Britain and Prussia, fostering diplomatic ties that shaped Europe's future. As our eyes wander across the map of Europe from 1871, we see how Prussia's influence extended far beyond its borders. Its strategic location played a pivotal role during the Napoleonic Wars – notably witnessed in the Battle of Rothiere where brave soldiers fought for freedom against French forces. The dropping of the pilot in 1890 symbolized a turning point for Prussian politics. Illustrated by John Tenniel's artwork, it depicted Emperor Wilhelm II dismissing his trusted advisor Bismarck – marking a shift towards more aggressive policies that would shape Germany's destiny. Frederick the Great stands tall in another vintage painting representing Prussian might. His leadership during turbulent times solidified Prussia as a formidable force on the European stage. Queen Victoria's encounter with Prince Wilhelm further strengthened ties between Britain and Prussia. Little did they know that their meeting would foreshadow momentous events such as Austro-Hungarian War Bonds being advertised through striking posters – showcasing alliances formed within Europe at that time. The proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles forever altered geopolitical dynamics. It united various German states under one banner while also impacting royal families like Hesse-Cassel and Greece who found themselves intertwined within this new order. Amidst triumphs and turmoil alike, Queen Victoria mourned deeply after losing loved ones – captured poignantly in an image showing her surrounded by her grieving children at Windsor.