ABSTRACT
The extent of Karl Brandi’s faith in international co-operation, despite its lack of impact on scholarship, is illustrated by his efforts to fend off the damage to which Kahrstedt aspired. The relationship between German and Polish historians and their co-operation in the International Committee of Historical Sciences had indeed reached an end with the German occupation of large parts of Europe. Seeking “co-operation” with colleagues living in countries under German military occupation appeared a little rich, however. The co-operation between the working commissions of the International Committee did not end abruptly, but steadily diminished with time – this despite the efforts of the indefatigable Swiss historian Nabholz, who had replaced Brandi as vice president in 1938. The Nazi regime was not indifferent to Germany’s standing, but its aims would inevitably collide with interests of international co-operation. Warsaw saw the International Committee gain stature and thereby strengthen its influence on the organization of the Congresses.
