Germen Militiae: War and German Identity in the Later Middle Ages

A historical analysis of the association between Germans and war in the Middle Ages is presented. Scales attempts to uncover the cultural identity of medieval Germans with respect to their stereotypical portrayals in historical contexts.

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:Past & present 2003-08 (180), p.41-82
Main Author: Scales, Len E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cultural identity
Emperors
Empires
Historical analysis
Kings
Medieval literature
Middle Ages
Militia groups
Monarchy
Political identity
Public relations
Stereotypes
War
Warfare
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Summary:A historical analysis of the association between Germans and war in the Middle Ages is presented. Scales attempts to uncover the cultural identity of medieval Germans with respect to their stereotypical portrayals in historical contexts.
ISSN:0031-2746
1477-464X