History of Berlin |
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Margraviate of Brandenburg (1157–1806) |
Kingdom of Prussia (1701–1918) |
German Empire (1871–1918) |
Free State of Prussia (1918–1947) |
Weimar Republic (1919–1933) |
Nazi Germany (1933–1945) |
West Germany and East Germany (1945–1990) |
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Federal Republic of Germany (1990–present) |
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The Golden Twenties was a particular vibrant period in the history of Berlin. After the Greater Berlin Act, the city became the third largest municipality in the world[1] and experienced its heyday as a major world city. It was known for its leadership roles in science, the humanities, art, music, film, architecture, higher education, government, diplomacy and industries.