Understanding German States with Historical Maps

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Unlike older political entities (such as France or England), “Germany” for most of its history was a host of more-or-less independent German-speaking city-states, presenting challenges for researchers. Each German state had its own identity and cultural traditions and started keeping records at different times. Even the German language varied slightly from city-state to city-state. From View Website VIP Subscription

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