Gives information on the main Germanic tribes of the third and fourth centuries: the Franks, Ostrogoths, Visigoths, Burgundians, Vandals and Lombards.

Read a historical outline of the Holy Roman Empire, from its beginnings in the 5th century to the formal dissolution of the empire in 1806.

Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Germany including Germanic tribes, Roman rule, kings, the Reformation, the World Wars, and the reuniting of East and West.

This site gives a very clear introduction to the Thirty Years War. You can click on any of the sub-headings for more detailed information.