Princely Brothers and Sisters: The Sibling Bond in German Politics, 1100-1250

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 PRINCELY BROTHERS AND SISTERS PRINCELY BROTHERS AND SISTERS THE SIBLING BOND IN GERMAN POLITICS, 1100–1250 Jonathan R. Lyon CORNELL UNIVERSITY PRESS Ithaca and London n Copyright © 2013 by Cornell University All rights reserved. Except for brief quotations in a review, this book, or parts thereof, must not be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the publisher. For information, address Cornell University Press, Sage House, 512 East State Street, Ithaca, New York 14850. First published 2013 by Cornell University Press Printed in the United States of America Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Lyon, Jonathan Reed. Princely brothers and sisters : the sibling bond in German politics, 1100–1250 / Jonathan R. Lyon. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-0-8014-5130-0 (alk. paper) 1. Brothers and sisters—Germany—History—To 1500. 2. Nobility—Germany—History—To 1500. 3. Germany—Politics and government—843–1273. I. Title. HQ759.96.L96 2013 306.875'3094309021—dc23 2012028364 Cornell University Press strives to use environmentally responsible suppliers and materials to the fullest extent possible in the publishing of its books. Such materials include vegetable-based, low-VOC inks and acid-free papers that are recycled, totally chlorine-free, or partly composed of nonwood fibers. For further information, visit our website at www.cornellpress.cornell.edu. Cloth printing 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 In memoriam sororis meae ...