Prussian states

The Prussian states refer to the territories and political entities centered around the Kingdom of Prussia, a historically influential German state. Starting as a duchy in the 16th century, Prussia grew into a powerful kingdom in the 18th and 19th centuries, known for military strength, efficient bureaucracy, and strategic diplomacy. Its states included areas in modern Germany, Poland, and Russia. Prussia played a key role in unifying Germany in 1871 under the German Empire, shaping European politics through military prowess and administrative innovation. The term broadly describes the combined regions and institutions associated with Prussia's historical political and territorial influence.