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Fraktur
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Roman Type - The German Language of the Middle Ages
In 18 71, when germany finally unified, fractur became the official government type fase. Odivan bismarck was such a staunch supporter that he said he would refuse to read any german book not set in german type. Increasingly, academic and scientific papers intended for foreign distribution were being printed in roman type. But more conservative germans pushed back. They insisted that black letter was and should remain a cultural staple.
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