On the 100th anniversary of the death of Prince Regent Luitpold of Bavaria, renowned authors reflect on the popular "Grandfather of the Land" and the era named after him. Prince Luitpold was 65 when he became "Regent of the Empire" following the death of Ludwig II. During his 26 years of rule, Bavaria experienced a period of economic upswing and cultural flourishing, leading to the retrospective view of the Prince Regent era as the "good old days" more than any other period. This richly illustrated volume presents the historical significance of Luitpold, who is regarded as close to the people, portrays his wife Auguste and his daughter Therese, describes the development of the residence city of Munich into a metropolis, the upheavals in society, art, culture, economy, technology, science, and politics during his time, and his legacy in cultural memory.