The feud in early modern Germany
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This groundbreaking book explains the widely accepted practice of feuding amongst noblemen and princes in its social context.



This groundbreaking book explains the widely accepted practice of feuding amongst noblemen and princes in its social context.
Focusing on the thematic exploration of nobility, this book offers a comprehensive survey of their influence and governance in early modern European states. It delves into the political roles and societal impact of the nobility, shedding light on their importance in shaping governmental structures during this historical period.
This book offers a new paradigm of the history of the German nobility in the early modern period. It shows that, contrary to the prevailing view, the nobility was not in a period of crisis but rather underwent a process of social stratification which, in alliance with the bourgeoisie, was the driving force in early modern Germany.