Here he presents a book primarily intended for people interested in German history, even if they are not historians. It begins with the establishment and expansion of the Frankish Empire and then traces the development of its eastern part, from which the German kingdom emerged between the 9th and the 11th/12th centuries. Political, military, social, and economic processes are clearly explained. The "rediscovery" of the Middle Ages around 1800 also plays a role in the search for the roots of German history. What does "German" mean, and who was the first German king? The book also introduces the sources for this period and highlights key developments, such as the formation of the principalities in the German kingdom and the rise of cities, and their impact, with brief outlooks beyond the Middle Ages.weiterlesen