History of Thuringia

This book gives an informative overview of Thuringian regional history including prehistory and early history. It brings the reader closer to the clearly defined landscape in the middle of Germany, from the kingdom of the Thuringians to the Landgraviate of Thuringia and the proverbial world of small states to today's Free State. The significance of Thuringia as a "heartland of German culture" around World Heritage sites Wartburg and Weimar is also revealed.