German Colony

The term German Colony can refer to:

  • German colonial empire, the former colonies of Germany
  • German Colony, Jerusalem a Templer settlement
  • German Colony, Haifa a Templer settlement

Famous quotes containing the words german and/or colony:

    “Many of our German friends before the war would come as our guest to hunt wild pig. I refused to invite Goering. I could not tolerate his killing a wild pig— seemed too much like brother against brother.”
    —Joseph L. Mankiewicz, U.S. director, screenwriter. Joseph L. Mankiewicz. Countess (Danielle Darrieux)

    ““Tall tales” were told of the sociability of the Texans, one even going so far as to picture a member of the Austin colony forcing a stranger at the point of a gun to visit him.”
    —Administration in the State of Texa, U.S. public relief program (1935-1943)