Johann Georg Leuckfeld provides a fascinating historical account of the Cistercian nunnery of St. George in Kelbra, Germany. From the founding of the abbey to its dissolution during the Reformation, Leuckfeld meticulously documents the lives of the nuns and the impact the abbey had on the surrounding community and region, making this book a must-read for any German history buff. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.