Course: Historiy of Prussia from the Teutonic Order to the Weimar Republic

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Course title Historiy of Prussia from the Teutonic Order to the Weimar Republic
Course code KHI/PV123
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Jirman Michal, Mgr.
Course content
A. Introduction to the topic 1. What is Prussia? 2. Geographical specifics B. History and development of the state 3. Pagan area in the north 4. Territory of the Teutonic Knights 5. Connection with Brandenburg 6. Kingdom of Prussia 7. Napoleonic Wars 8. At the forefront of German unification, Bismarck C. Cross-cutting themes 9. Hohenzollerns 10. Religion 11. Militarism 12. Progress, science, economy

Learning activities and teaching methods
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Learning outcomes
Prussia is one of the most important actors in European politics. But his defunct state, which is linked at a basic level to Frederick II and sometimes still to Otto von Bismarck, has a much more colourful history and connotations to many processes of European development. A state that for several centuries influenced events not onlyin its immediate surroundings deserves more space.
The student is oriented in the history of Prussia and its individual territorial units. The student understands the significance and interconnectedness of historical events in relation to German and European history. The student is able to better understand the development of Central Europe from a foreign perspective. The student is able to pass on the knowledge gained to other students.
Prerequisites
None

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Active 80% participation will be required. Preparation of a partial report on the assigned topic. Completion of a final oral exam where the student will demonstrate an orientation in the subject matter.
Recommended literature
  • BOGDAN Henry. Řád německých rytířů. Praha. 2009.
  • CLARK Christopher. Preußen. Mnichov. 2008.
  • FUČÍK Josef. Válka 1866. Praha- Litomyšl. 2012.
  • FUKALA Radek. Hohenzollernové v evropské politice 16. století. Praha. 2005.
  • kolektiv. Otto von Bismarck; 200 let od narození. Praha. 2015.
  • MOMSEN Wilhelm. Bismarck. Olomouc. 1995.
  • RICHTER Karel. Třeba i železem a krví. Praha. 2007.
  • SCHOEPS Hans-Joachim. Dějiny Pruska. Praha. 2004.
  • STELLNER, František. Fridrich Veliký. Cesta Pruska k velmocenskému postavení. Praha. 1998.
  • STELLNER František. Poslední Německý císař. Praha, 1995.


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