Thietmar of Merseburg's Views on Clerical Warfare
The tenth-century German bishop was more than just a spiritual leader, he was also a territorial lord with secular power. These bishops also lived in an environment where violence was sometimes a way of life. His culture contained a social dynamic that saw violence as a tool for defending and mainta...
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PDXScholar
2018
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