Johann Heinrich von Falckenstein's Thuringian Chronicle is a monumental work of regional history and genealogy, covering the period from the ancient times to the early modern period. It provides detailed accounts of the dynasties, wars, revolutions, and cultural achievements of Thuringia, a region in central Germany. This edition includes the first two books of the Chronicle, with modernized spelling and punctuation, and an introduction by a leading historian of Thuringia. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.