The Deutsches Historisches Institut Paris
John T. O’Connor
After the archives of Vatican were opened to historians in later nineteenth century, research as well Italian sources was immeasurably aided by establishment a German historical institute and library Rome together with journal (Quellen und Forschungen aus italienischen Archiven Bibliotheken) publishing pertinent articles, news reviews. This far-sighted venture, which is still flourishing, inspired creation Deutsches Historisches Institut Paris-Institut Historique Allemand, located at 9, rue Maspero 16th arrondissement. The Institute Paris founded 1964, having evolved from Deutsche Historische Forschungsstelle-Centre Allemand de Recherches Historiques, established 1958. Like its counterparts London (opened 1974), Historical subsidized Federal Ministry for Research Technology Bundesrepublik. Though primarily intended promote on French history ensure closer ties between both countries, Institute, facilities are open scholars all nationalities. One greatest attractions an impressive collection more than four hundred journals. Nowhere Paris-probably nowhere else France-is there assembled varied assortment Ger-
French Historical Studies