Building on an extensive analysis of the history of urbanization in early modernity, the volume examines the fundamental processes in early modern urban history, including the relationship history of the city and early modern state and the exciting interfaces between city, church, and religion. This new edition is enhanced by a supplement on the latest research and an updated bibliography.

Heinz Schilling, Humboldt-Universität Berlin, und Stefan Ehrenpreis, Leopold-Franzens-Universität Innsbruck