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Chapter 1 provides a general introduction to the Germanic peoples, their origins, and their migrations. Chapter 2 discusses Germanic society, including social structure, gender roles, family life, education, and religion. Chapter 3 examines Germanic law, including the origins of Germanic law, the role of the Thing, trial by ordeal, the wergild, and the blood feud.
Chapter 4 explores Germanic warfare, including the Germanic warrior ethos, the role of cavalry, the use of infantry, siege warfare, and naval warfare. Chapter 5 examines Germanic art and architecture, including the origins of Germanic art, the Migration Period style, the Merovingian style, the Carolingian style, and the Ottonian style.
Chapter 6 discusses Germanic literature, including the origins of Germanic literature, the epic tradition, the Heroic Age, the sagas, and the Eddas. Chapter 7 examines Germanic religion, including the Germanic pantheon, the role of Odin, the role of Thor, the role of Loki, and the role of the Valkyries.
Chapter 8 explores Germanic trade and economy, including the importance of trade, the role of the Hanseatic League, the development of towns, the growth of agriculture, and the rise of craftsmanship. Chapter 9 examines Germanic exploration and expansion, including the Viking Age, the Norman Conquest, the Crusades, the Teutonic Knights, and the Hanseatic League.
Chapter 10 assesses the legacy of the Germanic peoples, including the Germanic influence on Western civilization, the Germanic languages, the Germanic legal system, the Germanic political system, and the Germanic cultural heritage.
**Europe in the Germanic Age** is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the Germanic peoples. It is written in a clear and concise style, and it is packed with information. The book is also well-illustrated, with maps, charts, and photographs.
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Language : English
Dimensions : 6 x 9 inches
Pages : 141 pages
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