In this seminal work, Georg Ludwig Von Maurer offers a detailed history of the development of the Markenverfassung in Germany. Focusing on the period from the 13th to the 16th century, Von Maurer explores the evolution of this important legal and political concept. With insightful analysis and a wealth of historical detail, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the early history of German law and governance. 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.