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Schleswig and Holstein have been contested regions for more than a thousand years, but contested between different peoples and groups, and for very different reasons. In modern times, they have been closely connected to the building up of national identity and the formation of the modern nation state. Since the division in 1920 of Schleswig into a northern, Danish part and a southern, German part, this region has also been an interesting example for international studies on whether it is possible to maintain regional cultural and economic cooperation across a modern state border, and on the rights and duties of linguistic minorities. "Schleswig Holstein - contested region(s) through history"...
The Rough Guide Snapshot to Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein is the ultimate travel guide to this stylish and vibrant city and the surrounding area. It guides you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from Hamburg's superb restaurants and nightlife to beach holidays on the North Frisian islands. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you have the best trip possible, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. Also included is the Basics section from The Rough Guide to Germany, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around Germany, including transport, food, drink, costs, festivals and outdoor activities. Also published as part of The Rough Guide to Germany. Full coverage: Hamburg, Lübeck, Ratzeburg, Eutin, Kiel, Schleswig, Flensburg, Husum, North Frisian islands and Sylt. The Rough Guide Snapshot to Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein is equivalent to 96 printed pages.
Denmark, Prussia and Austria at war-2 volumes in one special edition Europe is familiar with wars which have ostensibly arisen from issues of succession among its monarchies. Most of these provided nothing less than a pretext for grasping advantages, and the Second Schleswig-Holstein War, fought in 1864 following the unclear succession of the Danish monarchy, can be seen as one of the several conflicts orchestrated by Prussia and Austria to establish themselves as dominant powers in Europe. This was not the first time the Schleswig and Holstein question had resulted in bloodshed. Originally affiliated to Denmark, the status of the duchies became more complicated, and the situation confrontat...
The Rough Guide Snapshot to Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein is the ultimate travel guide to this stylish and vibrant city and the surrounding area. It guides you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from Hamburg's superb restaurants and nightlife to beach holidays on the North Frisian islands. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you have the best trip possible, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Germany, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around Germany, including transport, food, drink, costs, festivals and outdoor activities. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Germany. Full coverage: Hamburg, Lübeck, Ratzeburg, Eutin, Kiel, Schleswig, Flensburg, Husum, North Frisian islands, Sylt (Equivalent printed page extent 100 pages).