After the great success of his lexicon of Bavarian place names, Wolf-Armin Frhr. v. Reitzenstein now presents the lexicon of Franconian place names. His lexicon traces the development of settlement and water names in Franconia from their earliest mention to their current form in more than 1,000 articles, deriving the origin and meaning of the names. The extensive references and literature citations make the lexicon an indispensable tool for anyone interested in Franconian local history. The fluid presentation and the wealth of historical information—especially about the quirky and naive name explanations from earlier centuries—invite readers to browse and delve into the content.