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Etat : New. pp. xxv + 300.

Etat : New. This text represents a contribution to the history of the Northern crusades and the Chritianization of the Baltic lands in the Middle Ages, from the beginnings of the Catholic mission to the time of the Reformation. Editor(s): Murray, Dr. Alan V. Num Pages: 326 pages, bibliography, index, maps. BIC Classification: 1DVW; 3H; HBJD; HBLC; HRAM9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 166 x 242 x 25. Weight in Grams: 636. . 2001. 1st Edition. hardcover. . . . . …

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Etat : New. This text represents a contribution to the history of the Northern crusades and the Chritianization of the Baltic lands in the Middle Ages, from the beginnings of the Catholic mission to the time of the Reformation. Editor(s): Murray, Dr. Alan V. Num Pages: 326 pages, bibliography, index, maps. BIC Classification: 1DVW; 3H; HBJD; HBLC; HRAM9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 166 x 242 x 25. Weight in Grams: 636. . 2001. 1st Edition. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - In this gripping historical narrative, The Baltic Frontier unveils one of medieval Europe's most remarkable yet underexplored dramas-the centuries-long crusading movement that transformed northeastern Europe from a pagan frontier into a contested Christian territory. Beginning with Bishop Albert's fateful journey to the eastern Baltic in 1199, this book takes readers on an immersive journey through a world where Christian knights, pagan tribes, ambitious bishops, and resistant chieftains clashed in a struggle that would permanently alter the map of Europe.Unlike the better-known crusades to the Holy Land, the Baltic campaigns succeeded in creating enduring Christian states that survive in various forms to the present day. From the shores of Estonia to the forests of Prussia, readers will witness the rise of unique colonial societies where German conquerors ruled over indigenous Baltic peoples, creating hierarchies and tensions that would echo through centuries. Through vivid storytelling and penetrating analysis, the book reveals how the Teutonic Knights built one of medieval Europe's most formidable military states, how Lithuanian pagans successfully resisted the crusading onslaught, and how conquered peoples adapted to their new religious reality while preserving elements of their ancient cultures.Drawing on chronicles, letters, archaeological findings, and folklore, The Baltic Frontier brings to life the human experience on both sides of this cultural collision. We meet ambitious leaders like Bishop Albert of Riga and Grand Master Albrecht of Brandenburg, indigenous resistance figures like the Estonian elder Lembitu and the Prussian leader Herkus Monte, and ordinary people caught between competing powers and faiths. Their stories unfold against a backdrop of imposing stone castles, sacred groves, battlefield encounters, and quiet acts of cultural resilience.Whether you're fascinated by medieval history, interested in the clash of religions and cultures, or seeking to understand the historical roots of modern Europe's northeastern borderlands, The Baltic Frontier offers a compelling exploration of a crucial historical episode whose consequences continue to resonate more than eight centuries later. This masterful account transforms complex historical events into an accessible narrative that illuminates not just the Baltic past but the nature of cultural encounter, religious transformation, and colonial relationship across human experience.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. The Baltic Frontier | Crusade and Conversion in Medieval Northern Europe | William Ford | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2025 | Colloquium | EAN 9798232229412 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. …

Buch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This volume represents a major contribution to the history of the Northern Crusades and the Christianization of the Baltic lands in the Middle Ages, from the beginnings of the Catholic mission to the time of the Reformation. The subjects treated range from discussions of the ideology and practice of crusade and conversion, through studies of the motivation of the crusading countries (Denmark, Sweden and Germany) and the effects of the crusades on the countries of the eastern Baltic coast (Finland, Estonia, Livonia, Prussia and Lithuania), to analyses of the literature and historiography of the crusade. It brings together essays from both established and younger scholars from the western tradition with those from the modern Baltic countries and Russia, and presents in English some of the fruits of the first decade of historical scholarship and dialogue after the collapse of the Iron Curtain. The depth of treatment, diversity of approaches, and accompanying bibliography of publications make this collection a major resource for the teaching of the Baltic Crusades. 326 pp. Englisch.…

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Buch. Etat : Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - This volume represents a major contribution to the history of the Northern Crusades and the Christianization of the Baltic lands in the Middle Ages, from the beginnings of the Catholic mission to the time of the Reformation. The subjects treated range from discussions of the ideology and practice of crusade and conversion, through studies of the motivation of the crusading countries (Denmark, Sweden and Germany) and the effects of the crusades on the countries of the eastern Baltic coast (Finland, Estonia, Livonia, Prussia and Lithuania), to analyses of the literature and historiography of the crusade. It brings together essays from both established and younger scholars from the western tradition with those from the modern Baltic countries and Russia, and presents in English some of the fruits of the first decade of historical scholarship and dialogue after the collapse of the Iron Curtain. The depth of treatment, diversity of approaches, and accompanying bibliography of publications make this collection a major resource for the teaching of the Baltic Crusades.…