In 16th century Holy Roman Empire there was a widespread fear of organized bands of arsonists. But did these "Mordbrenner" bands really exist? Which social groups were associated with arsonists?
Nice to read a more in-depth article on one specific example of the long feared roaming marauders! It's easy to forget that fear of these roaming marauders served as a good excuse for nobles to target certain undesirables. Well done!
Nice to read a more in-depth article on one specific example of the long feared roaming marauders! It's easy to forget that fear of these roaming marauders served as a good excuse for nobles to target certain undesirables. Well done!