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Hans shares knowledge gained from his lifetime experience as an archaeologist, historian, human rights lawyer and political advisor of international affairs and strategy. Over 50 unique subject topics give you the opportunity to gain new perspectives in the intimate relationship between American and European history, foreign and domestic policy throughout Europe, America, Asia and the Middle East, and the hidden intricacies of reality that you won't find in your history books.
Texas Before and During the Republic
- Kings and Queens of Spain Who Ruled over Texas
- Aristocracy Made in Texas: the Spanish Aristocracy's Connection to Texas
- Diplomatic History of the Republic of Texas: why Some Countries Recognized the Republic of Texas and Others Not
- An English Gentleman named Elliot: China and Texas
- France and the Republic of Texas: a Diplomatic History
- England and the Republic of Texas: a Diplomatic History
West Texas: What (Really) Happened at the Adelsverein?
The Adelsverein were high-level aristocratic and sovereign members that formed the interest group to promote immigration to Texas for a very special purpose. What important impacts did it have on Texas?
- Future Lost: The Adelsverein's Plans for Texas
- Architectural influences, streets, railroads, trade, political ramifications.
- Where would have been the capital of the German colony?
- Who were the VIP players?
- Royal Prince Friedrich Louis of Prussia: Father of Fredericksburg
- Queen Frederica: Royal Mother of the Princely Cities of Texas
- Idiot or Visionary? Prince Carl zu Solms-Braunsfels in Reality and as Reflected in Texan Historical Writing
- Prince Solms-Braunfels and his Children (before Sophie)
- The Vereinskirche in Fredericksburg: Background of its Design
- Master Craftsmen of the German Immigration to Texas 1844-46 and their Relevance to the Adelsverein
- Military Officers and Leaders of the German Adelsverein Immigrants to Texas
- Otfried Hans Baron von Meusebach : Family and Personal Background
- Duke Paul of Wuerttemberg in Texas before and after the Republic
- The Astounding, pre-Texan History of German Families in Texas
- Baron von Meusebach
- Baron von Specht
- Count von Coreth
- Baron von Behr
- Count Henckel von Donnersmarck
- Baron von Wedemeyer
- The Different Groups of German Immigrants
- Poetry and Songs of the German Adelsverein Immigration of 1844-46
- Karl Marx's Family and Friends in Texas: What REALLY Happened after Texas Became a State
- German Colonization of Northern Mexico and Texas before the Adelsverein
USA: a pan-European Project
- Sakajawea's Son: A Biography of his Youth, Visit to Europe, Scout and Fur Trader, Mission and Hotel Manager, Death
- General Stephen Watts Kearny: Winning the West
- The Mexican-American War 1846-48: Case Study of Collusion, Deception & Corruption
- It Takes a Village to Conquer a Country: the US Annexation of New Mexico “Without Spilling a Drop of Blood”
- Armijo, Bent, Carson & Co: Traitors, Patriots, Liberators, Saviors?
- St Vrain: French Noble Roots in Changing the Wild West
- Santa Fe & Albuquerque: German?
- The Upper Rio Grande: A Prussian-English Border
- How President Santa Ana Sold Half of Mexico: a Documented Mexican Perspective
- President Santa Ana: Unrecognized American Hero
- Political and Colonial History of North America before 1776
- Kings and Queens of North America: an Anecdotal Overview
- Kings and Queens of North America - Focus on specific Territories or present States
- Aristocracy Made in America: Duchies, Baronies & Nobility Made in America
- Duke Paul Wilhelm of Wuerttemberg on the Missouri, Yellowstone & California (also Africa, South America, Middle East)
- The Kingdom of the United States of America
- The U.S. States and Cities Named after European Royalty: Background & Personalities
- The Viking Kings, Queens and Bishops of North America at the Time of Leif Erikson
Europe: Dynamic Past and Present Dangers
- Tracing Ancestry in Medieval Documents
- Byzantine Dynastic Relations to Western Europe
- Queen, Empress & Saint Adelaide: the Woman who Created the First German Empire
- Empress Theophanu's Spread of Civilization to Western Europe
- Theodora: Byzantine Princess and Duchess of Austria
- Armenian and Georgian Ancestry in European Aristocracy and Royalty
- The Country of Georgia since 1990
- Georgian Princess Maria, Empress of Byzantium
- The Rise and Fall of the Imperial Dynasty of Komnenos 1040's until 1185
- Politics and Corruption in the European Court of Human Rights
- How Brexit Serves to Change Great Britain and Solidify Europe: How to Leave What You Have not Entered - Reality and Perspective
Germany: Sachsen-Altenburg History and Present Political Peril
- The House of Saxe-Altenburg: Oldest Male-Descended Family in German History with 39 Recorded Generations and Arms Extending throughout Europe
- German Colonial Pursuits in Africa, America, Far East & South Pacific
- Politics, Popes and Protestants: the Political and Financial Background of the Protestant Revolution in 1517
- Diplomatic Failures of Emperor Frederick Barbarossa
- The Early Dukes of Saxony until 919 A.D.: How Not to Be Conquered and Take over the Empire
- The Medieval Dukes of Saxony (1106 until 1423)
- The Dynasty of Wettin, Incubator of European Leadership
- The Earliest Six Generations of the Wettin Dynasty
- The Dukes of Saxony of the Wettin Dynasty (1423 until Today)
- The Sovereign Ducal House of Sachsen-Altenburg (until 1918)
- General Friedrich von Sachsen-Altenburg (+1623): a Biography from the 30-Years War
- The Historical Background of the Theater Play and TV Show Dinner for One
- Can the U.S. Afford Not to Spy on the German Government?
- 2015: Refugees and the Dark Forces within the German Government
- Fascism on the Rise in Germany
- Will the U.S. Free Germany from Fascism Again in WWIII?
- Germany: A Failing State, Broken Promises, Lack of Reality, The Rising Poor & Brain Drain - Case Study of Contemporary Germany from 1990 until 2030
- Arbitrary Rulings and Corruption in Germany's Legal System
Scotland
- Vikings in Caithness and Orkney
- The Barony of Plaidis and Canisbay (1636 until Today)
- The Scottish Cowboy Cunningham Graham
- William Drummond Stewart of Murthly: Cowboy, Adventurer, Laird
Putting Politics into Perspective
- The Earth was Round, then Flat, then Round again
- The Pontic and Bosporan Kingdom
- The Failing State of Alexander the Great's Empire
- Albania: A forgotten Christian Kingdom in the Caucasus
- Ancient Persian History, Genealogy & Legacy
- The Decline of Empires and Big Countries
- Is Democracy Failing?
- The Century of Shame in Europe (20th century)
- Assuring Future Military Conflicts: the Art of Diplomacy and Politics to Assure Future Profits
- The Art of Creating Political Uncertainty and How to Profit From It
- On Emerging Nations: Terrorists, Rebels, Separatists, Freedom Fighters & Patriots
- Regional Conflicts with Global Consequences: Russia, Caucasus, Middle East & Emerging Nations
- Minorities to Majorities through Autonomy & Independence
- Human Rights Issues
- Present European Political Issues
- Democracies vs. Monarchies vs. Republics vs. Dictatorships
- US-European Relations in View of TTIP, CETA, NATO and Upcoming Issues
- The Future of Personal Globalism
- Good-bye Gutenberg: The Future of Written Communication (education, legal structure, exchanges)
with Hans
Altenburg
LECTURER OF HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
A life-long global citizen, Hans shares his knowledge from more than 40 years of experience as an educator, historian, entrepreneur and international relations advisor throughout America, eastern and western Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Hans' historical expertise focuses on interrelational sociopolitical developments in the USA, Texas, Europe, and Germany. Book Hans while you can for his upcoming 2019 Summer/Fall USA Speaking Tour!