-- the land... geography, agriculture, transportation, history, industry, and glorious wonders
-- the people... unique customs, customs we share, problems faced by minority groups and women
-- the culture... modern festivals, ancient processions, food, games, and more
The long history of the German people traces back to 2000 B.C. This new book illustrates its people from the powerful Roman Empire through to the twentieth century's division and reunification of Germany. Vivid photographs depict what village and city life is like today at home, school, and in the workplace.
Topics include:
-- the Frankish empire
-- the crusades and the Order of Teutonic Knights
-- WWII -- Hitler and the holocaust
-- the fall of the Berlin wall and reunification
-- city and village life
-- traditional German food and customs
-- a recipe for Pfeffernuesse or pepper nuts
-- school and sports
-- the land... geography, agriculture, transportation, history, industry, and glorious wonders
-- the people... unique customs, customs we share, problems faced by minority groups and women
-- the culture... modern festivals, ancient processions, food, games, and more
The long history of the German people traces back to 2000 B.C. This new book illustrates its people from the powerful Roman Empire through to the twentieth century's division and reunification of Germany. Vivid photographs depict what village and city life is like today at home, school, and in the workplace.
Topics include:
-- the Frankish empire
-- the crusades and the Order of Teutonic Knights
-- WWII -- Hitler and the holocaust
-- the fall of the Berlin wall and reunification
-- city and village life
-- traditional German food and customs
-- a recipe for Pfeffernuesse or pepper nuts
-- school and sports
Imprint | Turtleback Books |
Country of origin | United States |
Series | Lands, Peoples, & Cultures (Pb) |
Release date | March 2001 |
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Authors | Kathryn Lane |
Dimensions | 279 x 216mm (L x W) |
Format | Hardcover - Library binding |
Pages | 32 |
Edition | Turtleback School & Library ed. |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-606-25374-1 |
Barcode | 9780606253741 |
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LSN | 0-606-25374-2 |