Medieval Germany, 500-1300 A Political Interpretation |
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| Author:
| Arnold, Benjamin |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8020-4191-3 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 1997 |
| Publisher: | University of Toronto Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $55.00 |
Book Description:
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"Medieval Germany 500-1300" is a Bold, Comprehensive political interpretation of the foundation of Germany based upon its three most outstanding characteristics: its division into several distinct peoples with their own customs, dialects, and economic interests; the imperial ambitions to which the successive ruling dynasties of Germany aspired; and the structure of German kingship, which was a military, religious, and juridicial exercise of authority rather than a meticulous...
More Description"Medieval Germany 500-1300" is a Bold, Comprehensive political interpretation of the foundation of Germany based upon its three most outstanding characteristics: its division into several distinct peoples with their own customs, dialects, and economic interests; the imperial ambitions to which the successive ruling dynasties of Germany aspired; and the structure of German kingship, which was a military, religious, and juridicial exercise of authority rather than a meticulous administration based upon scribal institutions.