Europe
The Postclassical Era is the period of Western history, between 500 and 1500 CE, following the fall of the classical empires in the Mediterranean region, namely the Roman Empire. In European history, the Postclassical Era coincides with and is more commonly known as the Middle Ages.
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“I herewith commission you to carry out all preparations with regard to ... a total solution of the Jewish question in those territories of Europe which are under German influence.... I furthermore charge you to submit to me as soon as possible a draft showing the ... measures already taken for the execution of the intended final solution of the Jewish question.”
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