Traces the evolution of Germany from Charlemagne ti the present day. Stresses early disunity and rivalries of Emperor, Princes and Church. Unification in the 19th century; destruction in the Second World War followed by a rapid economic recovery, epitomised in the changing face of Bonn the new Federal Capital. Early history is portrayed in architecture, sculpture and art.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
320877
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Germany
History → Germany - History - 1933-1945
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)