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History Highlights, prussia

The 1871 map of Germany shows Prussia at the height of its power

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This map of Germany during the Second Reich, 1871 to 1918, shows Prussia at the height of its power. Prussian states are shown in green, all other German states are shown in yellow. It is interesting to see the map in this simple two color presentation because you don't lose the forest for the trees...Prussia… Continue reading The 1871 map of Germany shows Prussia at the height of its power

History Highlights, Notes on German Culture, Old Germany...lost territory, Prussia...Northern Germany

Why so many people consider themselves German, even though their ancestors lived in other countries, sometimes for hundreds of years.

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This Map of German Language Areas was produced after a 1910 census. It shows German-speaking areas outside of the Reich borders, giving a good picture of where Germans in previous centuries created settlements, either by self-motivation or in many cases by invitation of foreign rulers who valued their skills and industriousness.   This is an… Continue reading Why so many people consider themselves German, even though their ancestors lived in other countries, sometimes for hundreds of years.