Princely Brothers and Sisters : The Sibling Bond in German Politics, 1100-125...

by Jonathan R. Lyon

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Princely Brothers and Sisters : The Sibling Bond in German Politics, 1, Hardcover by Lyon, Jonathan R., ISBN 0801451302, ISBN-13 9780801451300, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US Lyon (history, U. of Chicago) delves into medieval history, the importance of sibling relationships, and their contributions to the shape of politics during the Middle Ages. In his study, the author uses nine very prominent families in the German kingdom during the Staufen period (1) to illustrate how essential sibling cooperation and support was to a family's ability to cement its power in a competitive environment, to advance family lands and fortunes, and provide for their heirs. The author notes that family historians have typically left brothers and sisters out of the political scene of medieval societies, an omission corrected in this book. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ()

• Publisher: Cornell University Press
• Year: 2013
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9780801451300
• Condition: Fine

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