The Synthesis of "German Empire"

An overview of the German Empire (1871-1918), from its unification under Bismarck to its rise as a world power and its eventual collapse after WWI.

A concise overview of the 1870-1871 Franco-Prussian War, a pivotal conflict that led to the unification of Germany and reshaped European politics.

Discover the Treaty of Verdun (843), the pact that ended a civil war by dividing Charlemagne's empire and laying the groundwork for modern France and Germany.

Explore the rich history of Bavaria, from its ancient Celtic roots and Roman conquest to its status as a powerful kingdom and a modern cultural hub.

Discover Arminius, the Germanic chieftain trained by Rome who orchestrated one of its greatest defeats, forever halting its expansion east of the Rhine.

Discover the Hohenstaufen dynasty, the medieval German rulers of the Holy Roman Empire known for powerful emperors and their epic clash with the papacy.

Discover the Saxon (or Ottonian) dynasty, the rulers who unified Germany and founded the Holy Roman Empire in the 10th century.

An overview of how and why East and West Germany reunited in 1990, marking a pivotal moment in the end of the Cold War.

Discover Catherine the Great, the German princess who became Russia's longest-reigning female ruler and transformed it into a global power.

An overview of World War I (1914-1918), the global conflict that reshaped nations, societies, and the very nature of warfare forever.