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Prussia-Seige of Kolberg-8 groschen-1807.Hand stamp on reverse reads – Kon. Preuss. Gouvernment zu Colberg
In the seventeenth century, Prussia was a fragmented and economically weakened territory. By 1750, it had transformed into a model of bureaucratic efficiency and fiscal discipline, largely due to the efforts of the Cameralists. These scholar-bureaucrats, including figures like Johann Joachim Becher, were instrumental in reshaping the state's economic administration. Their approach, rooted in practical philosophy, emphasized systematic economic management over dynastic fortune. The Cameralists' influence was evident in the establishment of the General Directory in 1723 under Frederick William I. This body merged various revenue, war, and domain offices into a centralized system, ensuring uniform rules and regular reporting. See our article on the The Cameralists: How Prussia Invented Modern Economic Administration (1650–1750).
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