About
A twentieth-century historian and writer who specialized in modern Latvian history, he is known for works such as Zili stikli, zaļi ledi (Blue Glass, Green Ice) and The Latvian Saga.
Before Fame
He taught history at the University of Latvia in Riga and also fought in World War II.
Trivia
He was elected to the Latvian Academy of Sciences in 1992.
Family Life
The son of Janis Ģermanis, he was raised in Novaya Ladoga, Russian Empire.
Associated With
He and Alfred Leslie Rowse were both well-known historians.
