London

London

Matthew Schouning
Brentan Carkhuff
Andrew Pedretti
Hussain Alawami
Mariani Pereira
Abby Charlson  
Tristen Witthuhn

                           

1. What are imporant historical markers that describe the Hanse?
"The New Hanse" started in 1980, was opened to all former Hanseatic cities. The goal of this was cultural preservantion and a renewal of trade among these cities.
The Holtein gate, designed to protect the city is still standing today and is a world culture landmark.

2. How was life for citizens in Hanse cities different from other cities that recorded directly to a noble sovereign?
Citizens had special privileges in "Free cities", cities independent from the local lords of the land and instead owed allegience to the league and the emperor alone. These cities also had their own set of rules

3. Which trade routes existed and how did the trade?
The Kiel or "salt road." It ran between Hamburg and Luebeck. Popular to trade because salt was easy access and popular. Used often to dry and salt fish to distribute.

4. Describe the ships, the cities, the social makeup in Hanseatic cities.
the Hanseatic league had developed special ships called the baltic cog. the social makeup of the towns was diversely filled with people from all along the trade route cities.

5. The terms truth and trust were the key words and the driving belief among hans traders. Could you explain why?  Many merchants needed to collaborate together to be successful

The reason was because it was a dangerous occupation and if you were to lose a ship, you

would not be reimbursed anything. You would lose it all. To help with that, merchants would invest into the ships. That required trust.

Counters were examples of the importance of truthful and trustworthy. They needed to book keep all of the items brought in and out of a trading post. They were a huge keystone in the system, without them they whole system would crumble.

 


6. Anything you can find out worthy.

The "New Hanse" was started in 1980 in zwelle, Netherlands open to all previous members of the Hanseatic league including 12 russian cities. facts of hanseatic, it started since 13th century to 17th and it was founded in the twelfth century and trade was important for merchants and finding items to trade was crucial.

While I was looking for information about some northern German states, a word came up in most of the texts I was reading through, Hanseatic. This word refers to the Hanseatic League. 

It was a merchant association between some cities on northern Germany and Baltic area headed by Lübeck. Business scenario in the Middle Ages was dangerous and risky, then merchants used to travel together to protect themselves. The Hanseatic League dominated the economy in Europe and influenced many cities. Belonging to Hansa was worthy, because they protected each other and they have priority on selling and buying products.

 Source: by Valter Pitta

The northern states had some associations, but the association between Hamburg and Lübeck inspired many others cities to become part of this association. The cities that belongs to the Hansa had autonomy, these cities were independent but they had to contribute with military and financial support to Hansa.  However, this system was dissolved with the treaty of Westphalia in 1648. Although, the Hanseatic League is so great and important that in present time Hamburg and Bremen refers themselves as a Hanseatic cities.

Historical Places

Let's talk about three states located on northern Germany: Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg.

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

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The University of Rostock is one of the oldest University in the world, founded in 1419. and according to its website "It is the oldest and the richest University on the Baltic sea region"

(Source: Panormio user erkkivarpa)

The University of Greifswald is one of the oldest in Europe, founded in 1456.

(Source: German Architecture webpage).

Schwerin Palace used to be the home of dukes, but today the Mecklenburg­-Vorpommern parliament resides there. The construction took 12 years to complete (1845-1857);

 (Source: Wikipedia user Niteshift)

Güstrow Castle was the Duke's house, but today is a museum and cultural center. It was built in 1589.

(Source: Yelp user Michael A.)

Ludwigslust Palace was built to be a hunting lodge for Duke of Schwerin. But it was gave to Prince Christian Ludwig, he renewed the castle and renamed as Ludwigslust that means Ludwig's joy.

  (Source: Travelinos webpage)

Schleswig-Holstein

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 Holsten Gate is one of the remaining city gates, built to protect the city. It is located in Lübeck.

(Source: Wikipedia user Glenn Strong)

Flensburg and Kiel are historical cities. Flensburg is an independent city. In May of 1945 became for few weeks the seat of the last  government of Nazi Germany. Kiel is the capital and the largest city in Schleswig-Holstein. It was almost completely destroyed in World War II.

Glücksburg Castle nicknamed the Wasserschloss (Water Castle) owing to its position in the middle if a lake. It is one of the most important Renaissance castle in northern Europe.

(Source: Planetware webpage)

Eutin Castle originally belonged to the Prince-Bishops of Lübeck, and later became the summer residence of the Duke of Oldenburg. The medieval castle was expanded and renewed over the last 300 years. 

(Source: Wikipedia user Holger.Ellgaard)

Hamburg

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    Port of Hamburg is one of the largest port in Germany, also called the Gateway to the World. It was inaugurated in 1189.

(By Michael Rennie)

    The Fish Market and   Reeperbahn are important places in Hamburg. The Fish Market is famous since 1703, the funny fact is it is selling eveyrthing there, but also fresh fish. The Reeperbahn is a street that was the ropewalk between the 17^th and 18^th centuries. Today is a red district, where some night clubs are located.

        Hamburg Rathaus inaugurated in 1897, it is the house of the government of Hamburg.

(Source: Wikipedia user Heidas)

I have decided to take Introduction to German Culture because I am attempting to learn German. I believe that learning about the culture and customs will help me to understand the language as well. Mostly, my goals on taking this class are learning about the history of Germany and find out the similarities between mine and their culture.