Bibliographic Institute in Leipzig

The Bibliographic Institute in Leipzig, founded in 1826 by Joseph Meyer in Gotha, moved its headquarters to Hildburghausen in 1828 and finally to Leipzig in 1874. It was a center of German intellectual life and education. The institute gained great fame above all through the publication of the Meyers Conversation Lexicon, an encyclopedia that appeared in numerous editions and became known far beyond the borders of Germany. The institute's publications, which ranged from textbooks to maps to the famous encyclopedias, influenced generations of scholars, students and interested laypeople.

Throughout its history, the Bibliographic Institute has had to overcome many challenges, including two world wars, but these have not stopped it from continuing to produce high-quality educational resources. After the Second World War, the institute was nationalized in the GDR and played an important role in the country's education system. After the reunification of Germany, the institute experienced numerous changes and mergers, which ultimately led to it now being part of the Bibliografien Institut & FA Brockhaus AG, which continues to offer educational and knowledge media in various formats.

Interesting fact:

One of the Bibliographic Institute's lesser-known but fascinating projects was the creation of the "Great People's Atlas" in the 1930s. This atlas was notable not only for its detailed maps and comprehensive representation of the world, but also because it was created at a time when cartography had particular political and cultural significance. The "Great People's Atlas" is a testament to the institute's ability to create valuable educational resources even in difficult times.

• The Bibliographic Institute was originally founded in Gotha before moving its headquarters to Leipzig.
• The Meyers Conversation Lexicon was one of the institute's most important works and went through numerous editions over the years.
• After the Second World War, the institute was nationalized in the GDR and played an important role in the education system there.
• The "Great People's Atlas" is an example of the institute's innovative projects, which were implemented even in politically and culturally challenging times.