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among the citizens. This process was often corrupt though since land was not split evenly among the people. Nationalization was justified as antifascist policy since no one would wish to appear sympathetic toward Nazis. A referendum took place in Saxony asking if voters wanted to put “the factories of war criminals and Nazi criminals into the hands of the people?” This passed, of course, and the property of these war criminals was put into the hands of not the people, but the state. Policy in…

Martin Luther is considered one of the most influential figures in the history of Christianity. He affected many different parts of life in Europe, especially the religion and the politics. His views are no longer considered radical but were very much so in the 16th century. Born in 1483, and died in 1546, Martin Luther lived a long life for the time period and was very influential during the time when he was alive. In many ways, the Reformation caused a chain reaction that sparked many other…

in this respect is to ensure that children are not trained exclusively under the influence of a single milieu, or, still worse, by a single and unique person” (Durkheim, 1961, pg.144). There are a few reasons this idea of having one teacher could have; first, the child would not be well socialized with different adults and people in general, and second, the child would start to develop mannerisms that the teacher has and would be a similar copy to that individual. Therefore, the child would have…

pagan Saxons, while being involved in other campaigns. Throughout these 33 years, the Saxons would succumb to the king’s authority as often as they would rebel against him. Despite their stubborn defiance, he was able to achieve in the conquest of Saxony and Christianizing (“Charlemagne”…

Martin Luther was born on November 10th, 1483 in Eisleben, Germany. Hans and Margarette were his parents and they came from peasant linage. His father did have some success as a miner and ore smelter. A year later in 1484, their family moved to Mansfeld and Martin went to school there. Hans wanted a good life for his son and knew mining wasn 't going to be stable since it was such a tough business to be in. His father then became a lawyer, knowing that job would be better for the family.…

revolutionary for his time, and the starting of the Protestant Reformation influenced European history for centuries to come. Luther’s childhood and education allowed for him to become an influential thinker and leader. Born November 10, 1483, in Eisleben, Saxony, he soon moved to Mansfeld and began his education (Hillerbrand). He later attended a school in Magdeburg, whose emphasis on personal piety, “exerted a lasting influence on him,” (Hillerbrand). While studying at the University of…

This essay will examine the strategic, operational, and tactical ramifications of the 1813 Battle of Leipzig, one of the pivotal battles of the Napoleonic Wars. Also referred to as the Battle of Nations, the Battle of Leipzig took place from October 16th to October 19th in 1813, and should not be confused with the Battle of Leipzig that took place during the Thirty Year’s War in the 17th Century. The intent of this paper is to assess the overarching themes of the battle, and not to provide a…

Martin Luther’s legacy of writings against the Jews is very well known in theological and historical circles, which have been pondering over the meanings behind the writings and the factors that influenced Luther’s views of the Jews. A close reading of Luther’s works regarding the Jews reveals a major change in both tone and content from generally conciliatory and amiable to violent, vitriolic rants against the Jewish People. Luther’s tone is not the only aspect of his writings on Jews that…

The Germanic tribes invaded Europe, diffused into its society and influenced the civilizations already in Europe. But what were those influences? Did each tribe contribute something unique to Europe? Where did each tribe come from? The time span of the Germanic, or barbarian, invasions spans roughly a thousand years. My primary focus will be on the years 500 B.C. to 500 A.D. As a whole the Germanic tribes contributed different kinds of warfare, politics, and weaponry. An example of this is the…

Germany and the Outcome of the World Wars. The outcomes of World War One and World War Two had profound and lasting effects on Germany. Germany’s defeats in World Wars had effects on the governmental structure, Germany’s place in the world, and geography and demographics. The suffering and unrest of the German people at the end of World War One untialmatley lead to the uprisings of the Nazi party and World War Two. The Outcomes of the war were different but both presented the German people…