OTTO LUBARSCH AND THE FORMATION OF THE PAN-GERMAN LEAGUE
The article deals with the early period of the history of the Pan-German league (1891-1939) and the conditions for its emergence according to the memoirs of the German professor of anatomy and pathology Otto Lubarsch (1860-1933). These memoirs, published shortly before his death in 1931 and entitled "The Rich Life of a Scientist: Memories and Experiences, Struggle and Reflections," also characterize not only Lyubarsh's academic career. The conditions for the emergence of Pan-Germanism in Germany lies in several previously unexplored aspects noted by Lubarsh: a) the initiative for unification comes from the German academic (university) environment; b) the authors of the appeal to the nation "Germany, wake up!" are on an internship outside of Germany (in Switzerland); c) c) the professional affiliation of the appeal's authors to the field of medicine is worthy of attention; d) Pan-Germanism arises against the backdrop of criticism of the Reich government. The life story of Lubarsh illustrates the important stages in the transformation of Pan-Germanism in Germany, associated with the dynamics of program goals and objectives, radicalization of ideology, changes in the structure and role of the Pan-German league in German society.