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The German Empire is and was the offical term used to refer to Germany from the unification of Germany and proclamation of Wilhelm I as German Emperor on 18 January 1871 to 1918, when it became a German federal republic after defeat in World War I and the abdication of Wilhelm II (28 November 1918). The term Second Reich is sometimes applied to the period from 1871 to 1918 although, after the collapse of Hitler's Third Reich, the term has generally fallen out of popularity. During its 47 years of existence, the German Empire emerged as the third most powerful industrial economy on earth and a formidable great power, until it collapsed following its military defeat in World War I and the concurrent November Revolution. The most important bordering states were the Russian Empire in the east, France in the west, and Austria-Hungary in the south. German nationalism rapidly shifted from its liberal and democratic character in 1848, called Pan-Germanism to Prussian prime minister Otto von Bismarck's pragmatic Realpolitik. Bismarck sought to extend Hohenzollern hegemony throughout the German states; to do so meant unification of the German states and the elimination of Prussia's rival, Austria, from the subsequent empire. He envisioned a conservative, Prussian-dominated Germany. Three wars led to military successes and helped to convince German people to do this the Second war of Schleswig against Denmark in 1864, the Austro-Prussian War against Austria in 1866, and the Franco-Prussian War against the Second French Empire in 1870–71. During the Siege of Paris in 1871, the North German Confederation, supported by its allies from southern Germany, formed the German Empire with the proclamation of the Prussian king Wilhelm I as German Emperor in the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles, to the humiliation of the French, who ceased to resist only days later.
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1. Some Traveling Tips To Germany
September 18, 2009
About the country
The Federal republic of Germany is the most influential country of Europe. It has witnessed the most controversial facts of history like Nazism, Holy Roman Empire and the building and demolition of the Berlin wall. With many magnificent castles it has wealth of art and culture. German is the widely spoken language in German, but outsiders can find many English speaking locals especially in the common tourist destinations.
Weather
The weather here is very unpredictable as there is a possibility of rain almost all months, so carry clothes accordingly. April an... (read more)
Author: Jessica Santoli
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2. Burials Through Time - Funeral Directors of the Past - The Saxons
September 03, 2009
The term Anglo-Saxon is a relatively modern one. It refers to settlers from the German regions of Angeln and Saxony, who made their way over to Britain after the fall of the Roman Empire around AD 410.
The Anglo-Saxon settlers were effectively their own masters in a new land and did little to keep the legacy of the Romans alive, bringing their own religious beliefs, although the arrival of Saint Augustine in 597 converted most of the country to Christianity.
Early Saxon burial rites included both cremation and inhumation cemeteries, featuring a large number of grave goods. Cremation ... (read more)
Author: Edward Box
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3. Travel Tips to European Countries: Germany
June 15, 2009
About the country The Federal republic of Germany is the most influential country of Europe. It has witnessed the most controversial facts of history like Nazism, Holy Roman Empire and the building and demolition of the Berlin wall. With many magnificent castles it has wealth of art and culture. German is the widely spoken language in German, but outsiders can find many English speaking locals especially in the common tourist destinations. Weather The weather here is very unpredictable as there is a possibility of rain almost all months, so carry clothes accordingly. April and May ar... (read more)
Author: blaise calpe
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4. Travel Tips to European Countries: Germany
February 26, 2009
About the country
The Federal republic of Germany is the most influential country of Europe. It has witnessed the most controversial facts of history like Nazism, Holy Roman Empire and the building and demolition of the Berlin wall. With many magnificent castles it has wealth of art and culture. German is the widely spoken language in German, but outsiders can find many English speaking locals especially in the common tourist destinations.
Weather
The weather here is very unpredictable as there is a possibility of rain almost all months, so carry clothes accordingly. April and ... (read more)
Author: Nicholas Tan
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5. Hitler's Views on the Immorality
October 01, 2007
Hitler really thought that the German nation who for certain had the Empire’s best interest in its mind was in danger of liberal media ran by the Jews and basically was afraid to speak out against the crimes circulated by the press. Moreover he claims that the feeble leaders inside the Empire did not do anything to stop the vindictive attacks by the Jews through the press and consequently they were as much guilty of the Empire’s breakdown as the Jews themselves. Hitler of course coupled the Jews and liberalism with dissoluteness and what he considered bad behavior that was perverting the minds... (read more)
Author: Andrew Schwartz
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6. Hitler about the Dual Alliance.
September 28, 2007
Hitler says in his book Mein Kampf that after learning in history class at school about the events leading to the World War I, the biggest mistake the German Empire could have done was creating the Alliance with Austria in the year 1879, claiming that Austria would be the crash of Germany. Further he annotated dislike for the Hapsburg Empire, referring to it as feeble and disorganized and claimed to have foretold its demolish. Hitler in his book tries to make himself out as a predictor with knowledge verging to omniscience. Bismarck certainly didn’t want to form an alliance with Austria, but ... (read more)
Author: Andrew Schwartz
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7. Force as the Only Way for Hitler to Achieve his Goals
September 28, 2007
Hitler took a look at many of the great nation and previous empires and how they captured the land resources which they needed to support their corresponding populations. He looked at how the United States of America went west and applied force against the native Americans (Indian tribes) and took the majority of their lands at force, how Germany during the ruling of both Wilhelm I and Wilhelm II applied force to found the great and powerful German Empire, and how the Romans applied force to originate the Roman Empire.
Hitler persuaded himself that if force was indispensable he would not... (read more)
Author: Andrew Schwartz
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