Talk:Wends
From Academic Kids
The Wends speak Wendish and live in Saxony and Brandenburg in Germany.
Ok -- at present? More info would be nice...JHK
"The Prussian (German Imperial) government insisted that Wends living in the area give up their language in schools and other public arenas. Moreover, the Wends who wished to continue living in the Empire were compelled to worship in the form of Lutheranism." Back then there was no German Empire (which was only founded in 1871 - two decades later). Also the basic idea of Prussia was to invite religiosly proscecuted minorities to settle in Prussia to benefit the country's development (e.g. the Huguenots from France). I don't see why there should have been a special treatment for Wends. Please check that.
"Usage"
All the talk about usage of the word without a single name of a user or quote. Lots of "some". Examples would improve this article. How about an exonym reference?--Wetman 00:43, 12 Mar 2005 (UTC)
