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This volume contains five biographical sources, translated into English for the first time , about noblemen and noblewomen living in twelfth-century Germany.

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‘This is a rich collection and, like other volumes in the Manchester stable, destined to become a staple of many undergraduate courses.’
Johanna Dale, University College London, The Medieval Review

'A beautiful book, and a solid working tool'.
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Table of Contents

Introduction
I The deeds of Margrave Wiprecht of Groitzsch (d. 1124), translated, annotated and introduced by Jonathan R. Lyon and Lisa Wolverton
II The life of Bishop Otto of Bamberg (d. 1139), by a monk of Prüfening
III The life of an unnamed magistra of Admont (d. mid-twelfth century)
IV The life of Mechthild of Diessen (d. 1160), by Engelhard of Langheim
V The deeds of Count Ludwig of Arnstein (d. 1185)
Bibliography
Index

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      Publisher: Manchester University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 5/18/2017 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780719091032, 978-0719091032
      ISBN10: 0719091039

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This volume contains five biographical sources, translated into English for the first time , about noblemen and noblewomen living in twelfth-century Germany.

      Trade Review

      ‘This is a rich collection and, like other volumes in the Manchester stable, destined to become a staple of many undergraduate courses.’
      Johanna Dale, University College London, The Medieval Review

      '      A beautiful book, and a solid working tool'.
      Schrifttum

      -- .

      Table of Contents

      Introduction
      I The deeds of Margrave Wiprecht of Groitzsch (d. 1124), translated, annotated and introduced by Jonathan R. Lyon and Lisa Wolverton
      II The life of Bishop Otto of Bamberg (d. 1139), by a monk of Prüfening
      III The life of an unnamed magistra of Admont (d. mid-twelfth century)
      IV The life of Mechthild of Diessen (d. 1160), by Engelhard of Langheim
      V The deeds of Count Ludwig of Arnstein (d. 1185)
      Bibliography
      Index

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