In the Merovingian period we find a certain number of small proprietors, called vassi, commending themselves to other men more powerful and more rich,
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Chivalry
This series has seven easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Origin of Chivalry.IntroductionWriters on the history of chivalry are
Idea of Stationary Earth Destroyed
Today's installment concludes Copernicus Revolutionizes Astronomy,our selection from Great Astronomers by Sir Robert Stawell Ball published in
First Discoveries of Copernicus
Introducing Copernicus Revolutionizes Astronomy,serialized in two easy 5 minute installments.So, does the universe revolve about the Earth or
Charles V Wins the War
Today's installment concludes Protestant Struggle Against Charles V - The Smalkaldic War,our selection from The Emperor Charles V (2nd. edition) by
Charles Conquers Saxony
"Most powerful and gracious Emperor," said the Elector, vainly endeavoring to dismount, "I am your prisoner." "You recognize me as Emperor now?"
Can Alliance Between Towns and Princes Last?
Under any circumstances the Lutheran army must have broken up.Continuing Protestant Struggle Against Charles V - The Smalkaldic War,our selection
Protestant Struggle Against Charles V – The Smalkaldic War
This series has four easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Opening Moves.IntroductionIn 1530 Charles V convened a diet at Augsburg
Decline and End of the Hanseatic League
Today's installment concludes The Hanseatic League's Story,our selection from From the German Hansa: A Historical Sketch by Dr. Harry Denicke