GERMANY - 1700 TO 1899 Pathfinder compiled by: Kathy Poulton, Librarian Archbishop Moeller High School Attended Workshop at: Kings Mills High School email: kpoulton@moeller.org ARTICLES FROM EBSCOHOST - GENERAL Philosophy, Industry, and Revolution: 1700-1800. By: Skomal, Susan. World Almanac & Book of Facts, 2004, p467, 2p, 1c; Reading Level (Lexile): 1250; (AN 12117880) Early modern Germany in The Encyclopedia of German History. Part 1: Population, economies, and... By: Brady Jr., Thomas A.. Central European History, 1997, Vol. 30 Issue 4, p567, 22p; Reading Level (Lexile): 1610; (AN 1054419) Early modern Germany in the Encyclopedia of German history. Part 2: Social classes, cultures, and movements. By: Brady Jr., Thomas A.. Central European History, 1998, Vol. 31 Issue 1/2, p91, 26p; Reading Level (Lexile): 1600; (AN 1350965) Early modern Germany in the encyclopedia of German history. Part 3: Politics and religion. By: Brady Jr., Thomas A.. Central European History, 1998, Vol. 31 Issue 3, p229, 28p; Reading Level (Lexile): 1530; (AN 1371298) Friendship on the Margins: Jewish Social Relations in Imperial Germany. By: Kaplan, Marion. Central European History, 2001, Vol. 34 Issue 4, p471, 31p, 3 charts; DOI: 10.1163/15691610152988017; Reading Level (Lexile): 1200; (AN 6054992) Frederick the Great and the Celebrated Case of the Millers Arnold (1770-1779): A Reappraisal. By: Luebke, David M.. Central European History, 1999, Vol. 32 Issue 4, p379, 30p; Reading Level (Lexile): 1560; (AN 2638614) The rise and decline of the Rothschilds. By: Frost, Bob. Biography, May97, Vol. 1 Issue 5, p62, 6p, 5c, 4bw; Reading Level (Lexile): 1230; (AN 9711171627) Napoleon as general. By: Gates, David. History Today, Jun98, Vol. 48 Issue 6, p47, 8p, 1 diagram, 1 map, 4c, 3bw; Reading Level (Lexile): 1450; (AN 689666) Change Gathers Steam: 1800-40. World Almanac & Book of Facts, 2002, p474, 2p; Reading Level (Lexile): 1140; (AN 5919701) ARTICLES FROM EBSCOHOST - BIOGRAPHIES Robert Alexander Schumann (1810-1856) Hutchinson's Biography Database; (AN 7I7M0009333) Johann Christian Lobe (1797-1881) Hutchinson's Biography Database; (AN 7I7M0062777) (Johann) Carl (Gottfried) Loewe (1796-1869) Hutchinson's Biography Database; (AN 7I7M0062785) (Gustav) Albert Lortzing (1801-1851) Hutchinson's Biography Database; (AN 7I7M0062790) Clemens von Franckenstein (1875-1942) Hutchinson's Biography Database; (AN 7I7M0069045) Ignaz Holzbauer (1711-1783) Hutchinson's Biography Database; (AN 7I7M0069346) Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Columbia Encyclopedia; (AN IXBGoethe-J) George Frideric Handel Columbia Encyclopedia; (AN IXBHandel-G) Heinrich Heine Columbia Encyclopedia; (AN IXBHeine-He) Herschel Columbia Encyclopedia; (AN IXBHerschel) Wilhelm MC AN Collection; Biography Johann Sebastian Bach By: Walter Emery; Robert L. Marshall. Britannica Biography Collection; (AN bgh108452) (Johann Jakob) Wilhelm Heinse Britannica Biography Collection; (AN bgh39849) Johann Adam Hiller Britannica Biography Collection; (AN bgh40474) Karl Muck Britannica Biography Collection; (AN bgh54119) `Diese herrliche Frau,' Clara Schumann. By: Tibbetts, John C.. World & I, Oct94, Vol. 9 Issue 10, p112, 6p, 5c, 1bw; Reading Level (Lexile): 1300; (AN 9411025199) Wilhelm Heinrich Wackenroder Britannica Biography Collection; (AN bgh75819) (Wilhelm) Richard Wagner By: Deryck V. Cooke; The Editors of the EncyclopC&dia Britannica. Britannica Biography Collection; (AN bgh75844) Johann Gottfried Walther Britannica Biography Collection; (AN bgh76027) Carl Maria von Weber Britannica Biography Collection; (AN bgh76384) August (Friedrich Leopold) Weismann By: Gerard Behague. Britannica Biography Collection; (AN bgh76462) INFOHIO ONLINE DATABASE RESOURCES Use these databases to find more information. Britannica Online - School Edition Use the outline in the main entry for Germany Oxford Reference Online AMICO (Art Museum Image Consortium) Library Search by nationality - German WEBSITES - GENERAL 19th Century Germany Directory of links on the sociopolitical, economic, and cultural life of this European nation. Provides access to books, photographs, maps, speeches, letters, memoirs, and cultural and political documents on Prince Klemens Von Metternich, the 1867 Austrian Constitution, Otto von Bismarck, unification of Germany and Italy, and German literature. About-Germany.org A comprehensive introduction to German travel and culture from online travel guide About-Germany.org, this site also offers an overview of Germany's geography. The site examines Germany's various geographical regions, including Bavaria, the Rhine Valley, eastern Germany, the Ruhr region, and the North and Baltic seas. The site's review of German culture describes festivals and events, literature, music, fashion, architecture, film, media, and history. You'll find tips for living and studying in Germany. Bundesregierung Deutschland Until 1871, what we now know as Germany was a group of Central European states whose peoples shared a common language and traditions. They were united as the German Empire by Otto von Bismarck in 1871. Divided again after World War II, it was not until the autumn of 1990 that East and West Germany were reunified into a single Germany. This is the official Web site of the German government, and it is divided into four main sections: The Federal Government, Background Information, News, and Publications. We suggest you begin your visit at Background Information, ideally with Inside Germany. Check out bFacts about Germanyb. German Embassy, Washington, D.C. culture and life From the German Embassy in Washington, D.C., comes this useful overview of German culture. Here you will find a glimpse into typical German home life, a timeline of German history, and the latest German cultural news. The site's Arts section profiles German visual arts, performing arts, and literature. In addition to its original content, the site also includes links to a number of other online resources. One section of the site even provides help for Americans of German descent who are interested in tracing their roots. German Life Maintained by German Life magazine, this gateway features a broad range of online resources that cover German culture and travel. The links are organized into the such categories as Getting to Germany, Cities in Germany, Regions, Food and Drink, Sights and Museums, Culture and Events, Getting Around, Weather, Money, Austria, and Switzerland. Some of the referenced sites are available only in German. You also can access current and archived articles from the magazine. German way and more Christmas in German Europe / Ideally suited for middle and high school students, this site explores the unique Christmas traditions of German-speaking Europe, many of which have found their way to the Americas. Created by Hyde Flippo, the author of several books about Germany, the site examines the German observance of Advent; the Christmas tree tradition; Christmas carols, including "Silent Night"; and the German custom of St. Barbara's Branch. You also will find links to recipes for typical German Christmas dishes. Germany, a History A very good history of Germany. Germany, Federal Republic of (Encyclopedia Encarta) Encyclopedia Encarta provides a very detailed overview of the country of Germany. Content includes a focus on Germany's land, resources, people, culture, economy, government, and an in-depth look at the history of the country. Germany land of culture The richness of Germany's culture is explored in depth at this site, sponsored by the German National Tourist Board. Designed for potential visitors to Germany, the site also is well suited to middle and high school students researching the area. The site spotlights Germany's historical highlights, castles and palaces, and scenic routes. Other features of the site include a calendar of upcoming cultural events, an overview of German cuisine, and a virtual tour of some of Germany's cities. Germany: Country Studies/U.S. Library of Congress: The U.S. Library of Congress presents a detailed page on the history of the economy of Germany. Also includes a link to more information on the country. WEBSITES - SPECIALIZED 19th-century German stories Hosted by Virginia Commonwealth University, this growing collection of short stories in German is ideal for beginning and intermediate students of the language. Here you can read stories in their original German form. Authors represented in the collection include the Brothers Grimm, Heinrich Hoffmann, Friedrich Schiller, and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The stories, many of which are presented in both German and English translation, include such children's favorites as "Cinderella," "Snow White," and "Tom Thumb." Be sure to visit the Quizzes section to test your reading comprehension. Documents of German Unification 1848 - 1871 A series of excerpts of primary source documents about the Unificatoin of Germany from 1848 to 1871. Guggenheim Museum This site from the Guggenheim Museum has an index that arranges it collection by date. Industrial Revolution & German Politics Detailed essay on how the Industrial Revolution effect German politics. Focuses primarily on the uprising of 1848. J.S. Bach Home Page A joint project of American musician Jan Hanford and Dutch linguist Jan Koster, this online profile of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) covers in detail both the German composer's life and his prodigious library of musical compositions. The biography section also includes portraits of Bach, an extensive bibliography, and a tourist guide to Bach's Germany. The directory of Bach's music can be searched by year, title, key, instrument, category, or Bach-Werke-Verzeichnis catalog number. The site also features a list of recommended recordings of Bach's compositions. Ludwig van Beethoven the magnificent master / Composer Ludwig van Beethoven was born on December 16, 1770 in Bonn, Germany, and is considered one of the great composers of classical music. This site, maintained by the Raptus Association for Music Appreciation, includes extensive information about Beethoven's life, work, and legacy. The detailed biography provides a chronicle of the composer's tumultuous life, from his rough childhood to the onset of his deafness and the creation of his great works. The site contains a large picture gallery; a comprehensive list of Beethoven's works; and the Creation Histories section, which discusses the many influences that affected his compositions. The site is available in both English and German. Process of German Unification A history of the events in the movement toward German Unification from 1815 to 1879. Richard Wagner Website Richard Wagner (1813-1883) is arguably the most famous of all German composers. Although he composed in a variety of other musical genres, Wagner is best known for his operas, particularly the four works that make up The Ring of the Nibelung, which dramatize tales from Nordic mythology. This site offers a timeline of Wagner's life and a number of essays that explore the hidden meanings and symbolism within Wagner's compositions. Kristian Evensen, a music fan who is the author of this site, also has an extensive links page (http://www.trell.org/wagner/links.html). Robert Schumann (1810-1856) One of the leading figures of Europe's Early Romantic Period, German-born Robert Schumann (1810-1856) showed an early talent for both music and writing. In later life he devoted most of his energies to musical composition, although for much of his adult life he was overshadowed by his wife, Clara, an accomplished concert pianist. This site from a music fan features a lengthy biographical profile, a complete list of his musical compositions, and selected examples of his writing. There also is an extensive MIDI library of audio files; QuickTime or similar multimedia plug-in required. Commercial content may distract some visitors to this site. Romanticism in Dresden Library of Congress excerpt regarding the Romantic Movement in Germany. PRINT RESOURCES - REFERENCE (SUBJECT) (LITERATURE) Cyclopedia of world authors by Frank Northen Magill. Pasadena, CA: Salem Press, 1997. Volume 5 b Use Geographical Index (ARCHITECTURE) Encyclopedia of architectural and engineering feats by Donald Langmead & Christine Garnaut. Santa Barbara, Calif.: ABC-CLIO, 2001. (ART) Encyclopedia of artists by William H. T. Vaughan. New York: Oxford University Press, c2000. Index b German Art (PHILOSOPHY) Encyclopedia of philosophy. New York: Macmillan Pub. Co., 1972. Index b German Philosophy & German Philisophers (ARCHITECHTURE) Great architecture of the world by John Julius Norwich. New York: Bonanza Books, 1975. (MUSIC) Great composers, 1300-1900; a biographical and critical guide by David Ewen. New York: H. W. Wilson Co., 1966. Appendix II b Lists composers by Nationality (INVENTORS) History of invention: from stone axes to silicon chips by Trevor Illtyd Williams. New York: Checkmark Books, 2000. (ART) Illustrated history of art by David Piper. New York: Crescent Books, 1994. Index b German Art (RELIGION) New Catholic encyclopedia by Catholic University of America. Detroit: Gale in association with the Catholic University of America, 2002. Germany, The Catholic Church in (MUSIC) New Grove dictionary of music and musicians by Sir George Grove & Stanley Sadie. New York: Grove's Dictionaries of Music Inc., 1980. Volume 7 b Germany (lists art/music by period) (ART) Schirmer encyclopedia of art by Ann Landi. New York: Schirmer Reference, 2001. (SCIENCE) Science and its times: understanding the social significance of scientific discovery by Neil Schlager. Detroit: Gale Group, 2000. Volume 4 (1700-1799) b Public Health Developments Volume 5 (1800-1899) b Agriculture & Eugenics (GENERAL) Timetables of technology: a chronology of the most important people and events in the history of technology by Bryan H. Bunch & Alexander Hellemans. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1993. (SCIENCE) World Book encyclopedia of science by World Book, Inc. Chicago: World Book, 1997. Volume 8 Men and Women of Science PRINT RESOURCES: Gale Reference series: All entries give nationality and birth/death dates to help identify Germans. World of biology by Kimberly A. McGrath. Detroit: GALE, 1999. World of chemistry by Robyn V. Young & Suzanne Sessine. Detroit: Gale, 2000. World of earth science by K. Lee Lerner & Brenda Wilmoth Lerner. Detroit: Thomson-Gale, 2003. World of genetics by K. Lee Lerner & Brenda Wilmoth Lerner. Detroit: Gale Group, 2001. World of health by Brigham Narins. Detroit: Gale Group, 2000. World of invention by Kimberly A. McGrath & Bridget Travers. Detroit: Gale, 1999. World of mathematics by Brigham Narins. Detroit: Gale Group, 2001. World of physics by Gale Group. Detroit: Gale Group, 2001. World of scientific discovery by Kimberley A. McGrath & Bridget Travers. Detroit: Gale Research, Inc., 1999. PRINT RESOURCES: German History Facts about Germany by Arno Kappler & Adriane Grevel. Frankfurt am Main: Societeats-Verlag, 1995. Germany; a modern history by Marshall Dill. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press, 1961. History of Germany by Eleanor L. Turk, Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press, 1999. Hohenzollerns by Herbert Eulenberg & M. M. Bozman, tr. Century, 1929. Of German ways by La Vern J. Rippley. New York: Gramercy Pub. Co., 1986, c1970.