German History Society
The German History Society is a scientific society in Sheffield , which has existed at least since 1984 and is dedicated to the promotion of scientific research into German history . The current chairman is the historian Elizabeth Harvey .
activity
The aim of the society is to promote the historical studies relating to the German Reich , National Socialism and post-war Germany as well as the international exchange of the members of the society with other historians worldwide.
The society organizes an annual scientific conference, which took place at the German Historical Institute in London until 2011 , 2012 at the University of Edinburgh , 2013 at the University of London , 2014 at the National University of Ireland in Maynooth and 2015 at the University of Newcastle . Together with the Royal Historical Society, it awards an Essay Prize worth £ 500. The award-winning article is also suggested for publication in the scientific journal German History , the official organ of the Society. In addition, the German History Society supports postgraduate research and training with scholarships , courses and financial contributions.
From 2005 to 2008 Richard Bessel was chairman of the company. The British historian Annika Mombauer was managing director of the GHS from 2006 to 2011. Currently, Matthew Stibbe clothed from the Sheffield Hallam University the function of the Secretary . Well-known members include Stefan Berger , Karin Friedrich , Mary Fulbrook , Christina von Hodenberg , Thomas Kühne , Jörn Leonhard , James N. Retallack and Nikolaus Wachsmann .
The society is a partner institute of the German Historical Institute London and the Royal Historical Society .
Scientific publications
The scientific journal German History has been published quarterly since 1984 on behalf of the German History Society. Articles, book reviews, news and conference reports on the history of Germany and other German-speaking countries appear.
The society also publishes a series of books, Studies in German History , which is published in collaboration with its long-term partner, Oxford University Press .
Web links
- German History Society , website of the society
- German History at Oxford Journals
Individual evidence
- ^ Royal Historical Society : German History Society Prize , accessed May 6, 2016.