This map guide provides an historical background to the region, including a complete list of rulers and political leaders for Bavaria. Otto I was the first Duke of Bavaria in 1180 with Heinrich XIII the first Duke of Lower Bavaria in 1253. The list of names carries all the way through the final king of Bavaria Ludwig III whose rule ended in 1918. There are also listings of genealogical resources covering civil registration, emigration, lineage books, periodicals and genealogical collections, plus archives and repositories. Archive include both state, church, and district or city archives. Below is a complete list of localities covered in this volume.
