Each of the three volumes of the Handbook of Prussian History opens with chronological sections giving an overview of a period of Prussian history. These are followed by chapters arranged thematically to discuss major topics in the history of Brandenburg-Prussia and of German history for the whole period from the middle of the 17th century to the middle of the 20th century. The handbook provides information on military and economic history, the history of education and the Church, the history of the Jewish faith community and - as special topics - the history of Prussian-Polish relations and the role of Berlin as a capital city. The editors and contributors are concerned not least to clarify the position and significance of Prussia in the framework of German and European history in the various fields of society and the economy, law and culture, politics and warfare, and in foreign and international relations.

Comparative Prussian history constitutes the methodical focus of the Yearbook. Particular emphasis is placed on the areas east of the rivers Elbe and Saale: during the Middle Ages they produced those Eastern settlements to be merged into the Prussian state in the early modern age, the era that marked the beginnings of the formation of states. Political, judicial and constitutional history, economic and social history, community history, and church, cultural and educational history are all taken into consideration, as well as related disciplines with a historical orientation. A journal review provides a quick insight into the latest research in comparative and Prussian regional history.

The multiple volumes in this series highlight a key aspect of Prussian history previously neglected by historians. A combination of multi-volume selected editions and topical research monographs will document and analyze the relationship between state building, culture, and society in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Comparative Prussian history constitutes the methodical focus of the Yearbook. Particular emphasis is placed on the areas east of the rivers Elbe and Saale: during the Middle Ages they produced those Eastern settlements to be merged into the Prussian state in the early modern age, the era that marked the beginnings of the formation of states. Political, judicial and constitutional history, economic and social history, community history, and church, cultural and educational history are all taken into consideration, as well as related disciplines with a historical orientation. A journal review provides a quick insight into the latest research in comparative and Prussian regional history.

The "Historische Kommission zu Berlin" (Historical Commssion of Berlin) explores the history of the region as well as the historical geography of Berlin-Brandenburg and Brandenburg-Prussia. The commission carries out this exploration through academic research, lectures, conferences, and publications, and offers its service for researchers and other institutes. In doing this, the commission cooperates with other institutes and accompanies academic and practical projects which are of public interest. The series "Veröffentlichungen der Historischen Kommission zu Berlin" (VHKB; Publications of the Historical Commisison of Berlin) publishes the results of the various academic projects of the commission.

This edition documents in full the resistance and persecution of Austrians in Austria during the Nazi era. All surviving indictments and judgements of trials held against Austrian citizens on account of high treason, treason, and military subversion at the regional courts of Vienna and Graz during the German occupation of Austria are contained here. Also included are files relating to legal proceedings against Austrians, Czechs, Hungarians and other Europeans, who because of their opposition to the Nazi regime, were summoned to appear before the Volksgerichtshof (People's Court).