The Germanic Europe, c.1270-c.1500

The Northern Lands: Germanic Europe, c.1270-c.1500 explores the unique regional identity that developed in the lands bordering the Baltic and North Seas during Europe’s late medieval period. This book offers an original thematic overview including government, law, language, family relations, urbanization, and economy. It maintains a comparative perspective. It includes English translations from key original sources. It also includes illustrations, maps, and original diagrams to enhance readers understanding. It features a unique map of the Low Countries that includes the entire region and marks the frontiers between areas of Romance and Germanic language.