Frederick S Litten

Frederick (Freddy) S. Litten is a historian in Munich/Germany. He has an M.A. in sinology and a doctorate in the history of science, but in recent years has mostly been interested in Japanese media such as anime, manga and picture books, especially from a historical perspective.

Dr. Litten has published several monographs and numerous articles on a variety of subjects, such as the Long March of the Chinese communists, scientists in Germany during the Third Reich, Soviet intelligence activities in the interwar period, and the early history of animated film in Japan.

He is working as a librarian in Munich.