Der Hansische Stahlhof in London by Reinhold Pauli

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Author Pauli, Reinhold, 1823-1882
Title Der Hansische Stahlhof in London
Ein Vortrag, gehalten im Saale des goldenen Sterns zu Bonn am 11. März 1856
Note Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Der Hansische Stahlhof in London" by Reinhold Pauli is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the significance and history of the German Hanse traders and their hub in London, known as the Stahlhof, detailing the evolution of their commercial activities and cultural interactions over several centuries. It provides insights into the establishment of trading rights, relationships with local authorities, and the eventual decline of the Hanseatic power in England. In this work, Pauli delves into the origins of the Stahlhof, highlighting key historical figures and events that shaped the German trading community in London. The narrative begins with the early establishment of German merchants by the Thames and chronicles their development into a substantial trading corporation. Through anecdotes and documented privileges, Pauli illustrates the daily life of the traders, their community structure, and their integral role in the local economy. He further discusses the decline of the Stahlhof following significant challenges, including political shifts and calamities like the Great Fire of London, culminating in the eventual dissolution of the Hanse's stronghold in the city by the mid-17th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
LoC Class DD: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Germany
Subject Speeches, addresses, etc.
Subject Europe -- History -- Hanseatic League
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EBook-No. 25999
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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