Title: The martial ethic in early modern Germany
Description: "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"--
Subjects: HISTORY / Modern / 17th Century, HISTORY / Social History, Military socialization, Men, Military ethics, Militia, Masculinity, Military History, Attitudes, Germany, HISTORY / Military / Weapons, HISTORY / Europe / Germany, History, Aggressiveness, Citizenship, Germany, social conditions
Places: Germany