The distinctive character of 19th century Bavarian culture comes from its historic Catholic roots as well as the traditions of the many kingdoms and empires that have ruled Bavaria. The region was historically Roman Catholic, and its people spread this religious heritage across Germany and the many countries surrounding it. Bavaria formed Germany in Catholic culture and hard work. The ruling of Bavaria often changed among Austria, Czech Republic, and France as a result of war, causing significant tension between these countries and affecting the citizens’ religion and way of life at this time.
Bavaria is located between Austria (to the south) and Czech Republic (to the east). The snow-covered Alps Mountains run through the center. Bavaria contains many pastures and it features both rolling hills and flat land. There are rural farms and villages, with a few busy cities in the area. The Rhine, Danube, Ammer, Mane, and Regnitz rivers run through the land. Bavaria has a mild, continental climate with warm, short summers and cold, snowy winters. This accounts for a fairly short growing season.
Bavaria was known for its quiet, colorful villages. Town centers consisted of a town hall where private trials took place and where people would gather to hear the town leader give speeches. Many towns and villages had long, winding streets. The streets were lined with ornate and grand buildings, with similar architecture to cathedrals from the 1700s. At the beginning of the century, Munich became the capital of Bavaria (1806), and it grew to be a big and bustling city. Walls were built around cities in Bavaria to protect them from intruders. Train stations were situated in many towns, because of the establishment of the first steam-...
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Ibid, 58.
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Ibid, 56.
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Barbara Fuller, Cultures of the World: Germany (Tarrytown, New York: Marshall Cavendish Corporation, 1996), 110.
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Many Americans can link their heritage to German origins. However, the German’s values, norms and beliefs have shifted when combined with American culture. Within Germany’s culture, there are common themes of organization, compartmentalization, and formality. The interaction between these themes of values, norms and beliefs influences the German culture, structured society, and worldview. While there are similarities between German and American culture, these two countries have difference views on human psychie.
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