The Northern lands : 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. Offers an original thematic overview including government, law, language, family relations, urbanization, and economy Maintains a comparative perspective Includes English translations from key original sources Includes illustrations, maps, and original diagrams to enhance readers understanding Features a unique map of the Low Countries that includes the entire region and marks the frontiers between areas of Romance and Germanic language