{"product_id":"vanished-kingdom-history-prussia","title":"The Vanished Kingdom: Travels Through the History of Prussia","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo inquisitive writers journey through the lands of the former Kingdom of Prussia, interweaving travel reports with vivid accounts of its turbulent past. From the Teutonic knights’ medieval conquests to the political partitions that shaped Eastern Europe, the narrative highlights the region’s contested identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs modern travelers explore ruined fortresses and shifting borders, wartime stories emerge: the rise of Prussian militarism, the devastation of World War II, and the mass displacement of civilians in 1945. Interviews with survivors offer poignant reflections on memory, loss and cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy blending historical research with on-the-ground observations, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Vanished Kingdom\u003c\/strong\u003e reveals how centuries of conflict and change have carved the landscape and psyche of Eastern Europe. This engaging narrative invites readers to reconsider a geography once defined by power and upheaval.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores Prussia’s origins under the Teutonic Order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamines wartime dynamics and civilian experiences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures modern travel impressions of historic sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes personal interviews and archival vignettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Just Great Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45024171065578,"sku":"2-US-1-6-ST-6-3-12-1M-1.55lb","price":18.01,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/1735\/7290\/files\/71vMlIPAKaL.jpg?v=1744401223","url":"https:\/\/justgreatbooks.org\/products\/vanished-kingdom-history-prussia","provider":"Just Great Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}