The Hansa Towns is a historical book written by Helen Zimmern in 1891. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Hanseatic League, a commercial and defensive confederation of merchant guilds and market towns in Northwestern and Central Europe during the Late Middle Ages and the Early Modern period. Zimmern explores the origins, growth, and decline of the Hanseatic League, focusing on the key cities that formed the league, including L?????beck, Hamburg, Bremen, and Rostock. She also delves into the economic, political, and social factors that contributed to the league's success and eventual decline. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different aspect of the Hanseatic League's history. Zimmern's writing style is engaging and informative, making the book accessible to both scholars and general readers. Overall, The Hansa Towns is a valuable resource for anyone interested in medieval and early modern European history, trade, and commerce. It provides a detailed account of one of the most influential economic and political organizations in European history and sheds light on the complex interplay between commerce, politics, and culture in the medieval and early modern periods.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.