Curated OER
The Congress of Vienna
Here is a very brief look at the five great powers of Europe. The Congress of Vienna is not explained very well, but key players are introduced, as are their actions, goals, and legacy.
Curated OER
Absolutism in Central Europe
Supplementing a class lesson on the Holy Roman Empire and Prussia and the Austrian Empire, this series of images will help contextualize the time period and historical figures for students. Maps and portraits both flesh out the details...
Library of Congress
Loc: Country Studies: Age of Enlightened Absolutism 1648 1789
Europe following the Thirty Years War, focusing on the rivalry between Germany and Austria, in particular the competition between the Hohenzollern Dynasty of Brandenburg and Prussia, and the imperial Habsburgs of Austria.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Karl Marx
This site from Wikipedia provides an in-depth look at the life of philosopher Karl Marx.
Other
Pigeon Post Into Paris 1870 1871
This site describes the pigeon post which was in operation during the Franco-Prussian War. It gives historical background, discusses communications, organization of the pigeon service, and dispatches.
Other
Die Entwicklung in Preussen
This site starts with the death of king Friedrich Wilhelm III. in 1840. It explains what led to the revolutionary situation and describes the Revolution in 4 phases.
Other
German Embassy: Milestones in History
This site provides a timeline of milestones in German history.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: War Correspondent in the Franco Prussian War
A article written by a British journalist about his experiences during the Franco-Prussian War in 1870, including barely escaping execution as a Prussian spy.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Documents of German Unification
Fordham University provides a series of excerpts of primary source documents about the Unificatoin of Germany from 1848 to 1871.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Franco Prussian War
Wikipedia provides detailed information on the Franco-Prussian War.
Other
Friedrich Ii., Der Grosse (1712 1786 Der Preussenkonig
Short biography of the life of Friedrich II, King of Prussia. Published by the Christian organization "Der Weg." Designed for young people learning German (Deutschlernende), the language is purposely easy to understand. Der Weg also...
Mother Earth Travel
Mother Earth Travel: History of Germany: Bismarck and Unification
Prussian King Wilhelm I selected Bismarck as his minister president and, through a course of short term wars, managed to unify and create the German Empire through the latter half of the nineteenth century. Discover details of what went...
Tom Richey
Tom richey.net: Absolutist Prussia
A PowerPoint presentation created by a history teacher that teachers can use in their classroom. This presentation focuses on how Prussia built and absolutist state.