Metz in focus: historical insights into the Franco-German heritage
Metz in focus: historical insights into the Franco-German heritage
In an exciting series of events in the Saarbrücken City Archives, the complex relationships between Germany and France are illuminated. On Tuesday, October 15th, Éric Lung, the director of the archive of the Moselle department in Metz, will give a lecture on the eventful history of his hometown. This lecture, which is given in German, leads the audience through the turbulent period between the French Revolution of 1789 and the end of the Second World War in 1945. This period was crucial for the development of Franco-German relationships and has shaped the border region to this day.
Metz, once a flowering metropolis during the Middle Ages, took on a different shape over the centuries. Due to the numerous conflicts, especially in the context of the wars of 1870/71, 1914/1918 and 1939/45, the city was increasingly in the shadow of Prussian-German influence, which led to a decline in its economic and cultural importance. With the separation of France in 1871 and the subsequent integration into the Reichsland Alsace-Lorraine, Metz experienced an eventful story that made it a symbol of enemy relationships between the two countries.
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In particular, brutal Germanization policy from 1940 left traces in the collective memory of the region and the population. Ériclung will respond and show on these profound and painful changes, as the historical events have not only shaped Metz, but also the entire border region.
The events take place at 6.15 p.m. in the city archive at Deutschherrnstraße 1. Entry is free, which increases the possibility that interested and historical enthusiasts can take part in these informative evenings. This takes another step to promote understanding of the history and development of the cities and regions of Europe. There are exciting insights into the past that also affect the present.
The lectures not only offer a way to deepen knowledge, but also to reflect on the multi -layered connections within Europe and the relevance of historical events in today's world. For more information, the report referred to www.sol.de
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