Vladislaus Henry: The Formation of Moravian Identity (East Central and Eastern Europe in the Middle Ages, 450-1450)

This book offer 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 of not only states and nations but also of lands. 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--back Cover. A Remote Mirror -- A Heir -- The Margrave -- The Land -- Memory -- Legacy -- Appendix 1: The Margraves Of Moravia Of The Premyslid Period -- Appendix 2: Vladislaus' Lineage. By Martin Wihoda ; Translated By Kateřina Millerová. Translation Of: Vladislav Jindřich. Brno : Matice Moravská, 2007. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 300-336) And Index. Vladislaus Henry: The Formation of Moravian Identity 4 Contents 6 Acknowledgements 8 List of Illustrations 10 Abbreviations 22 Map 25 1 A Remote Mirror 28 2 An Heir 39 1 The Years of Fame and False Hopes 43 2 A Witness to a Dying Time 54 3 The First Man in the Duchy 72 3 The Margrave 88 1 The Epilogue of the Ducal Age 93 2 The Nuremberg Mission 107 3 Two Moravias 127 4 The December Agreement 139 5 From Hedwig to Heilwidis 161 4 The Land 168 1 The Ruler 172 2 The Governor 184 3 The Manager 195 4 The Founder 208 5 The Patron 232 5 Memory 250 1 Gerlach and the Others 254 2 The Gracious Duke 261 3 It Happened One Night 273 6 Legacy 281 1 From Margraves to a Margraviate 284 2 Transformation on the Periphery 304 3 The Making of Central Europe 311 Appendix 1: The Margraves of Moravia of the Přemyslid Period 324 Appendix 2: Vladislaus’ Lineage 325 Bibliography 327 1 Sources 327 2 Literature 333 Index 364 "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. In Vladislaus Henry Martin Wihoda Offers A Biography Of This Ruler, Who Ruled The Margraviate Of Moravia From 1198 To 1222, And Also Reflects On The Beginnings Of The Politically Emancipated Community Of The Moravians During The 13th Century.