Einbeck

Einbeck, or EIMBECK, a town of Hanover, is situated on the Ilme, 23 miles N. of Göttingen by rail. Although a place of considerable importance in the 15th century, and a Hanse city, it has decayed greatly in recent times. It manufactures sugar, tobacco, carpets, &c. Einbeck was noted in the 15th century for its beer (Einbecker Beer, whence 'Bock'). The town suffered severely in the Thirty Years' War; and in 1761 the French demolished its walls. Pop. 7691.