Codex Germaniae diplomaticus, worinnen viele ... Documenta enthalten sind, welche die Röm. Kayserl. Majestät ... concernieren (etc.)

The Codex Germaniae diplomaticus was compiled by the prolific German jurist and historian Johann Christian Lünig and published in the early 18th century. It stands as a monumental archival undertaking, intended to systematically gather and preserve the foundational legal and political documents concerning the Holy Roman Empire. Within the context of the era, the work provided essential documentation for scholars and diplomats tasked with navigating the complex legislative landscape of the imperial estates.

Lünig designed the collection as a comprehensive reference for contemporary statecraft, emphasizing the authentic reproduction of imperial decrees, treaties, and constitutional records. The editorial approach reflects the Enlightenment-era drive for encyclopedic knowledge, aiming to stabilize and categorize the sprawling records of the Habsburg-led monarchy. Upon its release, the codex was received as a significant resource for legal historians, securing Lünig’s reputation as a tireless chronicler of Germanic political history.