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The Martial Ethic in Early Modern Germany

- Civic Duty and the Right of Arms

About The Martial Ethic in Early Modern Germany

For German townsmen, life during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries was characterized by a culture of arms, with urban citizenry representing the armed power of the state. This book investigates how men were socialized to the martial ethic from all sides, and how masculine identity was confirmed with blades and guns.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780230576568
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 386
  • Published:
  • March 28, 2011
  • Dimensions:
  • 144x217x28 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 578 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: December 5, 2024

Description of The Martial Ethic in Early Modern Germany

For German townsmen, life during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries was characterized by a culture of arms, with urban citizenry representing the armed power of the state. This book investigates how men were socialized to the martial ethic from all sides, and how masculine identity was confirmed with blades and guns.

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