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How Prussia, which established the German Empire, changed from weak to strong.

Prussia, as a member of the German Federation, was originally only a small state in the northeast corner, which was very inconspicuous among many countries in which Germany was divided. However, in the middle of the18th century, the situation changed suddenly, and Prussia rose rapidly, forming a pattern of coexistence with Austria among German states. /kloc-in the 9th century, under the leadership of Bismarck, the bloody prime minister, the kingdom of Prussia officially started the unification process, unified Germany through three dynastic wars, and established the German Empire headed by the kingdom of Prussia.

Inheriting the tradition of Teutonic knights' military autocracy, Prussia's army has always been famous for its strict discipline and high education quality, especially Frederick II (that is, frederick the great) is famous for his bravery and good fighting skills.

Through the war, Prussia gained Silesia, a wealthy industrial zone in Austria. Frederick II established the personal honor of "military genius" and turned Prussia into a military country. Frederick II also accepted Voltaire's enlightenment thought, improved the judicial and educational system, encouraged freedom of religious belief, and promoted the development of science and art. By the time Frederick II died in 1786, Prussia had become one of the European powers.