This is a German language primer textbook, published by "Charles Scribner's Sons" circa 1911. The cover is red leather with black detailing and lettering around the center and edges. In the center of the cover is a black eagle, representing the insignia of the German Empire. The title of the book is "Beginners' German." German language primers of this kind were regular portions of school curriculum around the turn of the century and were often victims of book burnings during times of anti-German sentiment c. the First World War. This content can be used with the following standards: SS-WH.9-12.26: Iowans Impact World History The instruction of the German language in American public schools suffered a large backlash during the first and second World Wars, when anti-German sympathy was on the rise in much of the world. This item can be used to educate students on how Iowa contributes to larger global discussions on education, politics, and language. For any uses other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item for any copyright restrictions.
2021.003.008 [Book]
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