Deutsches Ortsnamenbuch

The articles in this volume provide historical records, etymological explanations and bibliographical references in alphabetical order for approximately 3,000 names of places where the population exceeds 7,500 encompassing present-day as well as former German-speaking areas. The articles are written by an international group of renowned researchers and document the current state of research.


Manfred Niemeyer, University of Greifswald, Germany.