Vladislaus Henry
Subtitle: the formation of Moravian identity
By: by Martin Wihoda ; translated by Kateřina Millerová
Contributors: Millerová, Kateřina
Series: East Central and Eastern Europe in the Middle Ages, 450-1450 -- 33; East Central and Eastern Europe in the Middle Ages, 450-1450 -- v. 33.
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 351
ISBN-13: 9789004250499
Subjects: Politics and government; Kings and rulers; Community life; Social change; Land tenure; Group identity; Biography; History
Description: "This book offers a biography of a key East Central European ruler, Vladislaus Henry, who ruled the Margraviate of Moravia from 1198 to 1222 and, in cooperation with his brother, King Přemysl Otakar I of Bohemia, was involved in the transformation of the Holy Roman Empire into a free union of princes. The study also describes the successful modernisation of Moravia and Bohemia during the 13th century, and reflects on the beginnings of the politically emancipated community of the Moravians, which was defined by land values. The work thus draws attention to a previously overlooked dimension of the European Middle Ages, including the history not only of states and nations but also of lands"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Translated from the Czech.
Table of contents: title: A remote mirror; title: A heir; title: The Margrave; title: The land; title: Memory; title: Legacy; title: Appendix 1: The Margraves of Moravia of the Premyslid period; title: Appendix 2: Vladislaus' lineage.