Discover the fascinating world of “The Kingdom of the Minstrels”, a comprehensive work that sheds light on the organization and life of Alsatian minstrels between the late Middle Ages and the French Revolution. Written by Hartwig B\u00fcsemeyer, this book takes the reader deep into the cultural and social history of this unique profession. <\/p>\n
“Minstrels and rags – grow on a stump”, says a contemporary proverb. The medieval minstrels were both: welcome and popular entertainers and social outsiders, whose lifestyle people tended to view with disgust. Their mobility and itinerant life stood in stark contrast to a well-ordered world defined by sedentarism, hierarchy of estates, and guild compulsions. <\/p>\n
In the 14th century, Alsatian minstrels had formed a large professional association. The kingdom of the minstrels was under the protection of the powerful Lord of Rappoltstein, to whom the minstrels were liable to pay taxes and who, in return, undertook to look after their interests and protect them against encroachments from outside. In order to reconcile themselves with the Church, they chose Mary as their patron saint and gathered annually for Piper’s Day in her honor. <\/p>\n
At the head of the kingdom was the Piper King: he had the task of keeping order among the colorful crowd of musicians and watching over the observance of the guild rules. Equally, however, he was also the chief justice of the Piper Court, a separate jurisdiction of which the minstrels were particularly proud. <\/p>\n
In “The Kingdom of Minstrels”, Hartwig B\u00fcsemeyer presents the history of the brotherhood of Alsatian minstrels over the entire period of its history – from the end of the 14th century to the French Revolution. The main focus of his work was the study of small-scale life and everyday culture of minstrels. The reasons that led to the slow decline and dissolution of the brotherhood, the author was able to very accurately depict with the help of previously unpublished sources from the archives of Colmar and Strasbourg. <\/p>\n
The book “The Kingdom of Minstrels” is not aimed at specialists, but should also be understandable for those who have no specialist knowledge. However, this requirement made an introduction to the topic unavoidable, because without a detailed explanation of the legal and social position of medieval minstrels, the various possibilities for professional and social advancement of individual members of this occupational group could hardly be made plausible. The author therefore wanted to avoid an isolated portrayal of the minstrels in their living and working environment and deliberately tried to integrate them into the history of Alsace. The numerous illustrations are intended to clarify what has been said in the text. <\/p>\n
“The Kingdom of Minstrels” by Hartwig B\u00fcsemeyer offers a comprehensive and in-depth portrayal of the Alsatian minstrels and their extraordinary way of life. The combination of meticulous research and lively narrative creates a work that is both historically informed and widely accessible. Experience the fascinating world of medieval entertainers, their social role and the challenges they had to face. This book is a must for anyone interested in history and music. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain deep insights into an almost forgotten era. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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