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Georg Steinhausen
1866–1933
A pioneering German cultural historian and librarian, he helped turn everyday documents like letters into serious subjects of study. His work opened a lively window onto German life, habits, and ideas across the centuries.
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Kulturgeschichte der Deutschen im Mittelalter
by Georg Steinhausen
About the author
Born in Brandenburg an der Havel on June 2, 1866, he studied history and German literature in Berlin and Greifswald, earning his doctorate in 1887. He later worked as a librarian and became known as a cultural historian with a strong interest in the history of everyday life.
He is especially remembered as an early pioneer of German letter studies. His writing ranged widely across German cultural history, and he also founded the journal Archiv für Kulturgeschichte, giving the field an important platform.
Steinhausen died in Kassel on March 30, 1933. His books and essays remain useful for readers interested in how ordinary customs, communication, and social life can reveal a much bigger historical story.