Princes and Territories in Medieval Germany

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The book explores the emergence of numerous states and territories in pre-modern Germany, challenging the notion that failures of kingship were to blame. It argues that German kingship, through its legislation, actually fostered the expansion and reform of princely jurisdiction and authority during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. By examining these dynamics, the author provides a nuanced understanding of the political landscape that shaped Germany by the end of the Middle Ages.