ABSTRACT
In the second half of the eighteenth century the ideas of enlightenment gained ground all over Germany, though not in all classes. Max III Joseph, Ickstatt, and his pupil Lori and other enthusiasts for enlightenment did their best to carry through their plans for the benefit of the people. The leaders of the progressive party founded an Academy of Sciences in Munich which was to become the organ for the elaboration and propagation of the ideas of enlightenment. Hanover’s ruler was the king of Great Britain. Hanover’s greatest contribution to enlightenment was the work of the university of Gottingen, which will be discussed in another place. Enlightenment also greatly affected the numerous ecclesiastical states. Many other prelates too tried to combine Christianity and enlightenment and have left a good record as rulers. The Archbishop of Salzburg, Hieronymus Count Colloredo, was an outspoken follower of the doctrines of enlightenment.
