Historical Overview
Although the modern German state was only founded in 1871, the tradition of scientific research in the country is much older and can be traced back to the scientific revolution. Germany is home to some of the world's oldest universities (Leipzig, Heidelberg, Freiburg, Tübingen) although they were, at the time of their foundation, more centered on philosophy, theology and law than on science.
Germany and its scientific literature from the early 19th century through the beginning of WW II were very important for the development of science throughout the world.
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