„Krieg und Frieden in der neueren deutschen Geschichte“

The Zeitenwende Initiative invites you to its next event. On June 16, 2026, Prof. Eckart Conze will speak on the topic "War and Peace in Modern German History." Following that, there will be a discussion between him and Hubert Kleinert on the subject, which will then be opened to the audience. 

In his book, Prof. Conze draws a wide arc that stretches from the Peace of Westphalia in 1648, which ended the Thirty Years' War, to the present day. He highlights the different stations of history between the attempts to establish a stable peace order in Europe and the recurring violent conflicts of the last almost four centuries. Especially in a time like today, characterized by a return to imperialist power politics and a seeming marginalization of international law, such a comparative perspective is of particular interest. 

The event will take place in the historic hall of the Town Hall in Marburg. It begins at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Admission is free.