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HIST 318, History of Modern Germany

Examines the history of Modern Germany from the foundation of the German Empire (Bismarck) in 1870 through to the early 2000s (Germany and the EU.).

Introduction

This guide has been developed as a introduction to resources for the study of the history of modern Germany from 1870 to the 2000s.  It is not a comprehensive listing of sources, but rather a starting point from which you can begin your research according to your information needs.

Top 5 Resources

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Map of the German Empire (1871-1918)

Colour-coded German language map of German Reich held territory from 1871 to 1918.

Karte des Deutschen Reiches 1871–1918 / Map of German Reich 1871–1918

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