The Stein-Hardenberg Reforms

The Stein-Hardenberg Reforms, implemented in 19th-century Prussia, were a series of political and social changes aimed at modernizing the country. They reduced the power of the aristocracy, introduced more merit-based civil service, and promoted economic development by easing restrictions on agriculture and industry. These reforms expanded individual rights and improved governance, laying the groundwork for a more efficient and centralized state. Ultimately, they helped transform Prussia into a stronger, more unified nation capable of competing with other European powers.