Iron Kingdom

The Rise and Downfall of Prussia, 1600-1947

By: Christopher Clark

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Paperback | 6 September 2007 | Edition Number 1

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Winner of the Wolfson History Prize, Christopher Clark's Iron Kingdom: The Rise and Downfall of Prussia 1600-1947 is a compelling account of a country that played a pivotal role in Europe's fortunes and fundamentally shaped our world.

Prussia began as a medieval backwater, but transformed itself into a major European power and the force behind the creation of the German empire, until it was finally abolished by the Allies after the Second World War.

With great flair and authority, Christopher Clark describes Prussia's great battles, dynastic marriages and astonishing reversals of fortune, its brilliant and charismatic leaders from the Hohenzollerns of Brandenburg to Bismarck and Frederick the Great, the military machine and the progressive, enlightened values on which it was built.

About the Author

Christopher Clark is a lecturer in Modern European History at St Catharine's College, University of Cambridge. His previous book was a biography of Kaiser Wilhelm II.

Industry Reviews

'A magisterial history of Europe's only extinct power, nuanced, dispassionate and utterly gripping.' - Financial Times

'A terrific book... the definitive history of this much-maligned state.' - Daily Telegraph, "Books of the Year"

'Exemplary... an illuminating, profoundly satisfying work of history.' - The New York Times

'The best history of Prussia in any language.' - Sunday Telegraph

'Written with great clarity and vigour... I was completely hooked.' - Antonia Fraser, Guardian "Books of the Year"

'...thorough, sensitive and well-written.' - Justin Cartwright, Spectator "Books of the Year"

'Fascinating... masterly... littered with intriguing detail and wry observation.' - Richard Overy, Daily Telegraph

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