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History of Germany
Germany spans over 1,000 years from the early middle age to the present day. Important events include the rule of the Holy Roman Empire and its alliance.
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Ancient Germany
Onwards 100 AD the Germanic tribes settled alongside Rhine and Danube rivers after engaging with a distress event in 9 AD at the battle of the Teutoburg Forest with the Roman Empire.
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Medieval Germany
Establishment of the Carolingian Empire in 800 AD by Charlemagne was torn apart into two half leading to the establishment of the East Francia and later the Holy Roman Empire. At the same time, trade flourished but side-by-side citizens had to face a drastic downfall due to Great Famine of 1315 and the Black Death from 1348 to 1450.
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The Collapse of Holy Empire
At the dawn of 19th century The Holy Empire collapsed leading to 39 loosely associated states by the German Confederation which was formed in 1815. The North German Confederation succeeded the formation of its associated states in 1866 due to strains between Austria and Prussia. Otto von Bismarck leaded these states to unify into the German Empire, with Kaiser Wilhelm I as emperor. Their nationalism and ambitions played a significant role in the outbreak of World War I in 1914.
