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Successful research in German records requires at least a basic knowledge of important historical events and their impact on the culture, geography and record keeping. This study focuses on events that affected the broad spectrum of German life. A study of the history of your ancestor's specific town and nobi<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1294163831511_579" />lity area is recommended. Search for specific place articles within this site and also articles can be located at [http://en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org ] | [[Image:Germany-03.jpg|thumb|right]]Successful research in German records requires at least a basic knowledge of important historical events and their impact on the culture, geography and record keeping. This study focuses on events that affected the broad spectrum of German life. A study of the history of your ancestor's specific town and nobi<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1294163831511_579" />lity area is recommended. Search for specific place articles within this site and also articles can be located at [http://en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org ] | ||
'''TIMELINE''':<br>German history can be divided into the following time periods:<br>• The First Reich 843-1806<br>• The Second Reich 1871-1918<br>• The Weimar Republic 1919-1933<br>• The Third Reich 1933-1945<br>• Post World War II and the Reunification of Germany 1945-1990-Present | '''TIMELINE''':<br>German history can be divided into the following time periods:<br>• The First Reich 843-1806<br>• The Second Reich 1871-1918<br>• The Weimar Republic 1919-1933<br>• The Third Reich 1933-1945<br>• Post World War II and the Reunification of Germany 1945-1990-Present | ||