Prussia (region)
Prussia (Old Prussian: Prūsa) is a historical region in Central Europe extending from the south-eastern coast of the Baltic Sea to the Masurian Lake District. It is now divided between Poland, Russia, and Lithuania. The former German state of Prussia derived its name from the region.
Read more about Prussia (region): Prehistory, Vikings in Prussia, Old Prussians, Teutonic Knights, Early Modern Era, Modern Era
Famous quotes containing the word prussia:
““Austria the shield and Prussia the sword!” Too bad that they are attached to the wrong arm: The right one holds the defiantly glistening shield, and the left one is supposed to wield the sword.”
—Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)