About the book: 2022 / The royal period (1701-1871) is central to the history of the Prussian state, which played a decisive role in the unification of Germany. According to the author, without understanding the essence of events related to the history of Prussia, an objective analysis of the course of German and European history is impossible. When compiling material for this work, the author turned to both Russian and German sources. This book is intended for a wide range of interested readers, especially lovers of the history of Prussia and Germany.