| Author |
Wattenbach, Wilhelm, 1819-1897 |
| Title |
Deutschlands Geschichtsquellen im Mittelalter bis zur Mitte des dreizehnten Jahrhunderts, Erster Band (von 2)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Franz L Kuhlmann, Jan-Fabian Humann, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
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| Summary |
"Deutschlands Geschichtsquellen im Mittelalter bis zur Mitte des dreizehnten Jahrhunderts" by W. Wattenbach is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This comprehensive work serves as a critical guide to the historical sources of Germany during the medieval period, detailing the development and significance of various documents and texts from that era. The book is particularly valuable for those interested in medieval history and historiography, as it connects literary sources with historical events. The opening of the book begins with a preface from the author, discussing the history of the work since its first edition in the late 1850s and expressing gratitude to those who contributed to its revisions and updates. Wattenbach emphasizes the importance of a critical approach to historical sources, indicating that this work aims to educate readers on the significance and context of various documents pertaining to German history from ancient times up to the 13th century. The text outlines the structure of the book, which will delve into different periods and kinds of historical writing during the Middle Ages in Germany, setting the stage for a scholarly exploration of medieval historiography. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
DD: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Germany
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| Subject |
Literary forgeries and mystifications
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| Subject |
Middle Ages -- Bibliography
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| Subject |
Obituaries
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| Subject |
Germany -- History -- Bibliography
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| Subject |
Germany -- History -- 843-1273 -- Sources
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
54949 |
| Release Date |
Jun 20, 2017 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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