The Martial Ethic in Early Modern Germany : Civic Duty and the Right of Arms (Hardcover)

Introduction Keeping the Peace: Household, Citizenship, and Defense Duty and Disorder Negotiating Armed Power: The Control of Arms and Violence The Age of the Sword: Norms of Honor and Fashion Keeping and Bearing Arms: Norms of Status and Gender In and Out of the Commune: The Social Boundaries of Citizenship Martial Sports and the Technological Challenge Communities in Conflict: Competing Jurisdictions in the Empire Citizens versus the State: Household, Community, and Urban Politics Conclusion Bibliography Index