After the great success of his lexicons of Bavarian and Franconian place names, Wolf-Armin Freiherr von Reitzenstein now presents the lexicon of Swabian place names. This volume traces the development of settlement and water names in Bavarian Swabia through more than 1500 articles, from their earliest mentions to their current forms, deriving the origins and meanings of the names. The extensive sources and literature references in the lexicon make it an indispensable tool for anyone interested in Swabian local history. The fluid presentation and wealth of historical information—especially regarding the quirky and naive name explanations from earlier centuries—invite readers to browse and delve into the content.