Around 1700...hm only Brandenburg had some colonies, except Austria uses german
settlers over the spanish colonies to settle down too.
Brandenburg had one in Africa (Großfriedrichsburg) and Venezuela as you said.
settlers over the spanish colonies to settle down too.
Brandenburg had one in Africa (Großfriedrichsburg) and Venezuela as you said.
Probably part of what held them back was the lack of a central government. The colony could have been Austrian, rather than Germany.
Yes sadly one of our biggest weaknesses...not being united.
Our map of Africa is here in Europe!
Ok, this quote of Bismarck sounds a bit too sinister for some, but I agree.
While colonies have their own flair, especially the idea of creating extensions of the own culture(new plays, ideas, etc.) uniting the different tribes of the German nation in Europe always held more appeal for me.
Ok, this quote of Bismarck sounds a bit too sinister for some, but I agree.
While colonies have their own flair, especially the idea of creating extensions of the own culture(new plays, ideas, etc.) uniting the different tribes of the German nation in Europe always held more appeal for me.
Even tho Britain got a massive advantage with their colonialism. With America they created
a mega ally who always helped them out. And they made their language the world language
with it.
a mega ally who always helped them out. And they made their language the world language
with it.