ISBN:
9780801467851
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource
,
Illustrations, maps
DDC:
306.8753094309021
Keywords:
Geschichte 1100-1250
;
Politik
;
Adel
;
Herrscher
;
Geschwister
;
Soziales Netzwerk
;
Politisches Netzwerk
;
Brothers and sisters History To 1500
;
Nobility History To 1500
;
Deutschland
;
Germany Politics and government 843-1273
Abstract:
This book takes a fresh look at sibling networks and the role they played in shaping the practice of politics in the Middle Ages. Focusing on nine of the most prominent aristocratic families in the German kingdom during the Staufen period (1138-1250), the book finds that noblemen - and to a lesser extent, noblewomen - relied on the cooperation and support of their siblings as they sought to maintain or expand their power and influence within a competitive political environment. Consequently, sibling relationships proved crucial at key moments in shaping the political and territorial interests of many lords of the kingdom.
Note:
Previously issued in print: 2013
,
Includes bibliographical references and index
DOI:
10.7591/cornell/9780801451300.001.0001
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.7591/cornell/9780801451300.001.0001
