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==Online Resources== | |||
*[http://hov.isgv.de/Staritz German history in German, translates easily] | *[http://hov.isgv.de/Staritz German history in German, translates easily] | ||
== Time line of key dates and events in German history: == | |||
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*'''1517:''' Protestant Reformation. The first significant non-Catholic religions begin in Germany. | *'''1517:''' Protestant Reformation. The first significant non-Catholic religions begin in Germany. | ||
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*'''7 May 1945:''' World War II ends. East Prussia divided between Poland and Russia. All other German territories east of the Oder-Neisse line ceded to Poland: Farther Pommerania (Hinterpommern), West Prussia, Neumark region of Brandenburg and Silesia come under Polish administration. | *'''7 May 1945:''' World War II ends. East Prussia divided between Poland and Russia. All other German territories east of the Oder-Neisse line ceded to Poland: Farther Pommerania (Hinterpommern), West Prussia, Neumark region of Brandenburg and Silesia come under Polish administration. | ||
== Some major historical events == | |||
“The past actually happened, but history is only what someone wrote down”, said A. Whitney Brown. From a genealogist’s point of view, it is wonderful when events were recorded and sad when they were not. German national history is eventful, to say the least. Some actions had a major impact on the lives of our ancestors. Following are a few developments which altered the political and social landscape of Germany. To gain a more in-depth picture of an event or an area, local histories should be consulted. | |||
=== Printing === | === Printing === | ||
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After Word War II Germany lost the [http://www.zum.de/whkmla/histatlas/germany/194956.gif following territories]. | After Word War II Germany lost the [http://www.zum.de/whkmla/histatlas/germany/194956.gif following territories]. | ||
== Finding histories in the Family History Library Catalog == | |||
The FamilySearch Library has many published national, regional, provincial, and local histories for Germany. You can find histories in the FamilySearch Catalog under: | |||
EUROPE - HISTORY | |||
GERMANY - HISTORY | |||
GERMANY, [STATE] - HISTORY | |||
GERMANY, [STATE], [TOWN] - HISTORY | |||
The following are only a few of the many historical sources that are available: | |||
*''Historical Background Affecting Genealogical Research in Germany and Austria.'' Salt Lake City, Utah, USA: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1977. (FS Library book 929.1 G286gs ser. C no. 19; fiche 6,000,035.) This work emphasizes religious minorities and emigration. | |||
*Detwiler, Donald S. ''Germany: A Short History.'' Second Edition. Carbondale, Illinois, USA: Southern Illinois University Press, 1989. (FS Library book 943 H2dds.) | |||
*Reinhardt, Kurt Frank. ''Germany: 2000 Years''. Revised Edition. Two Volumes. New York, NY, USA: F. Ungar, 1989. (FS Library book 943 H2rk.) | |||
== Local histories and genealogies == | == Local histories and genealogies == | ||
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In addition, local histories should be studied and enjoyed for the background information they can provide about your ancestors' lifestyle and the community and environment in which they lived. The FamilySearch Library has some local histories for towns in Germany, and similar histories are often available at major public and university libraries and archives. | In addition, local histories should be studied and enjoyed for the background information they can provide about your ancestors' lifestyle and the community and environment in which they lived. The FamilySearch Library has some local histories for towns in Germany, and similar histories are often available at major public and university libraries and archives. | ||
== Bibliographies == | |||
Bibliographies that list local histories are available for most states and provinces of Germany. These are listed in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under: | |||
GERMANY - BIBLIOGRAPHY | |||
GERMANY, [STATE] - BIBLIOGRAPHY | |||
GERMANY - HISTORY - BIBLIOGRAPHY | |||
GERMANY, [STATE] - HISTORY - BIBLIOGRAPHY | |||
== Calendar Changes == | == Calendar Changes == | ||
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'''French Republican Calendar.''' From 1793 to 1805, many parts of Germany under French control used the French Republican calendar. This calendar was based on the founding of the French Republic, and its days and months were unrelated to the Gregorian calendar. For details see the [[French Republican Calendar]] | '''French Republican Calendar.''' From 1793 to 1805, many parts of Germany under French control used the French Republican calendar. This calendar was based on the founding of the French Republic, and its days and months were unrelated to the Gregorian calendar. For details see the [[French Republican Calendar]] | ||
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