This book is a genealogical study of the von Biel family, one of the oldest and most prominent families in Bremen, Germany. The book traces the family's history from their medieval origins to the present day, and offers a detailed account of their social, economic, and cultural life over the centuries. With extensive research and archival material, A Bremen Family is a fascinating and richly detailed account of an important family and their role in the history of Bremen. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.