Ebook: Handbuch kultureller Zentren der Frühen Neuzeit: Städte und Residenzen im alten deutschen Sprachraum

This guide describes around 50 cities of the Holy Roman Empire that served as geographic centers for economic, cultural, political, and ecclesiastic activities during the Early Modern Period. It includes a description of the historical setting ofeach particular center, outlines its social and economic parameters, its cultural output, and its reception and documentation.

• A novel reference work, ideal for students and researchers alike
• Cross-comparison of articles is easy thanks to a consistent article structure
• Written in a highly readable fashion, with illustrations for all articles