The eventful history of the town of Wunsiedel in the heart of the Fichtel Mountains is vividly depicted in this illustrated book by Wolfgang Kohler and Pasquale Marrama. The result of their research is a successful combination of insightful facts and touching images. Nearly 200 historical photographs allow for a journey through time from the end of the 19th century to the 1970s. Memories of economic upswing and decline, two world wars, as well as the beginning of the Luisen Festival come to life here. This book is aimed not only at those who experienced these years but also at young and new residents of Wunsiedel who may want to explore the history of their town for the first time.