Pre-industrial period
At the beginning of the 19th century, Westphalia was already a very … See more

The political culture of Westphalia, reflected above all in the long-term shifts in electoral results, was closely linked to the religious and social structure of the province, but also to the … See more

World War and Revolution
At the beginning of the First World War, the same nationalist enthusiasm prevailed in Westphalia as in the rest of Germany. In contrast to … See more

As in the rest of Germany, the Nazi party was a totally insignificant splinter party in Westphalia in the 1928 election. In Arnsberg it got only 1.6% of the vote. Over the course … See more

After the Second World War, the Province of Westphalia was part of the British Occupation Zone. The border with Hesse was also the border between the British and Americ… See more