Located in the heart of Western Europe since eternity, lies
Germany bordered with Baltic, Rhine and the Alps from the
north, west and south directions respectively. The east of
Germany however, has no natural border which has caused
much confusion in the history of Europe. It is a Sovereign
state and has a federal parliamentary republic in the
central-western Europe. The largest city and the capital of
Germany is Berlin. Germany is also the second most famous
human immigration destination after United States along with
being the most populated member state of the European
Union.
The Northern parts of Germany have been occupied by the
Germanic Tribes since the ancient times. A certain region called
Germania was recognised to be from before 100 AD. At the
times of migration the Germanic Tribes expanded towards the
Southern parts of Germany. In the advent of the 10
th century
the central territories of Germany had formed the Holy Roman
Empire. 6 centuries later the Northern parts of Germany
became the hub of Protestant Reformation.
Later in the year 1871 many of the German states united with
the Prussians to form the German Empire. It was only after
the World War I and the German Revolution which took place
from 1918-1919 that the German Empire was substituted by
Weimar Republic parliament. The institution of Dictatorship in
the year 1933 was the reason for World War II and organised
massacre. After a term of Allied occupation, two states namely,
the German Democratic Republic and the Federal Republic of
Germany, were founded. It was only in the year 1990 that the
country was reunited.
Germany is a great power today, and has the world's 4th
largest economy. It is a global leader in various technological
and industrial sectors along with being the world's 3
rd largest
importer and exporter of goods. Today Germany has a high
standard of living and known to be a developed country with a
productive and skilled society. It supports, communal safety and
health care system along with environment protection and free
college education.
In this eBook we will learn about the history of Germany
overall, how ancient it is and how it has come along all these
years to stand where it is today.