The first workshop ran in 2002 and has now established itself as the principal forum for cross-disciplinary discussion of new research on early modern German-speaking Central Europe. The workshop gives the opportunity to discuss work-in-progress as well as theoretical and methodological approaches. Previous themes have included artistic and literary representations, medicine and musicology, as well as political, social, economic and religious history. Contributions are also welcome from those wishing to range outside the period generally considered as ‘early modern’ and those engaged in comparative research on other parts of early modern Europe. The Workshop is sponsored by the German History Society, and the German Historical Institute London and participation is free, including lunch. However, participants will have to bear costs for travel and accommodation themselves. Postgraduates from a University in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland giving a paper at the workshop are entitled to apply for conference funding from the German History Society

Format
The day will be organised as a series of themed workshops, each introduced by a panel chair and consisting of two to three short papers followed by discussion. The point of the papers is to present new findings or work-in-progress in summary form, rather than extended detailed discussion. Accordingly, participants are encouraged to:
- keep to 15 minutes
- highlight major findings or questions
- indicate how work might develop in the future

How to take part
If you are interested in presenting a paper, please send a short synopsis and a CV by 30 June 2013 to:

Dr Angela Schattner, Research Fellow
German Historical Institute
17 Bloomsbury Square
London, WC1A 2NJ
Email: schattner@ghil.ac.uk

All students and academic researchers interested in Early Modern German History are very welcome. There is no charge for attendance but booking is essential. Please RSVP to Carole Sterckx: sterckx@ghil.ac.uk or schattner@ghil.ac.uk.