Ohio's German Heritage

This Brief Survey Traces The Basic Outlines Of German Immigration And Settlement In The History Of Ohio. As The Largest Ethnic Element In The State German-Americans Have Exerted A Profound Influence On Ohio'S History. Five Basic Periods In Ohio German History Are Identified And Discussed In This Work: The Colonial Period (Before The American Revolution); The New Republic (Until 1830); The Mass Migration And Settlement Period (From 1830 To World War I); The World Wars Period; And The Roots And Ethnic Revival Period Of The Latter Half Of The 20Th Century And Beyond. If This Book Kindles Your Interest In Ohio German History There Is A List Of Further Pertinent Reading Material In The Select Bibliography.