German History
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Lola Montez was the mistress of King Ludwig I of Bavaria. more...
Bavaria, Germany has rich history of kings and castles. Ludwig I helped transform Bavaria into a cultural capital, while his grandson, Ludwig II built Neuschwanstein. more...
The Congress of Vienna was a peace conference held after the Napoleonic Wars of the early 19th Century. It redrew the boundaries of Germany and Prussia. more...
Frederick the Great brought prosperity to Prussia during the 18th century, establishing The Enlightenment and fighting wars with Austria, Russia and France. more...
During the Protestant Reformation in the early 16th Century, many old customs were abandoned in favor of new ones believed to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. more...
Many modern Christmas symbols, such as the Christmas Tree, come from German traditions. more...
Frederick William I was the first king of Prussia. He would establish Absolutism in Prussia and give the state its distinct military character. more...
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Holocaust Hero Saved 2500 Children
By: Christine Welter
During World War II Sendler was an activist in the Polish anti-Holocaust resistance in Warsaw. She risked her life rescuing Jewish children out of the ghetto. more...
By: Melissa Marsh
During World War II, the Rosentrasse Protest in Berlin showed the indomitable spirit of non-Jewish women to save their Jewish husbands and children. more...
By: Melissa Marsh
Christopher R. Browning's harrowing look at how "ordinary" men committed some of history's worst atrocities during World War II. more...
Propaganda, Fear Lead to Holocaust
By:
Alan L. Hammond
As the 20th century dawned, the Jews in Germany became more than mere outsiders. Aided by beliefs of famous countrymen, many Germans begin to hate Jews as a race. more...
Review: Nazi Germany and the Jews
By: Melissa Marsh
Before World War II, Jews in Nazi Germany suffered a resurge in anti-Semitism. Author Saul Friedlander offers an objective account in his book. more...
Origin of the Holocaust in Germany
By:
Alan L. Hammond
The problem of why the Holocaust happened has generated more debate and controversy than any other event in history. The definitive answer has remained elusive. more...
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