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For those wondering where in the world the principality of Hesse-Cassel
was located we present this series of Historical Maps:
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(most maps can be clicked for a larger second view)
Germany 1801-1819
Hesse-Cassel & Hesse-Darmstadt 1882
German Confederation 1836
Many times we "Hessians" get ribbed by friends, associates, and others for portraying the Germanic side of the Revolution. Recently when I ran across the following map, I just knew I had to include it here. Lets just call it "a reality check for Anglophiles"!
You are listening to the
"Das Lied Der Deutschen (Deutschland, Deutschland über alles)"Lyrics: August Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben, 1841
Music: Based on Melody by Franz Joseph Haydn, 1797
Adopted: 1922
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