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The Sleep of Behemoth. Disputing Peace and Violence in Medieval Europe, 1000–1200 |
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The High Middle Ages (1000-1300) |
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353 |
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October 8, 2023 |
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English |
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In “The Sleep of Behemoth: Disputing Peace and Violence in Medieval Europe, 1000–1200,” Jehangir Malegam takes readers on a captivating journey through the tumultuous period of European history between the years 1000 and 1200. This meticulously researched and thought-provoking book examines the complex interplay between peace and violence, shedding new light on how medieval societies grappled with these opposing forces.
Malegam begins by challenging the conventional narrative that portrays this era as one of unrelenting violence and chaos. Instead, he argues that peace was a cherished ideal that was actively pursued and contested by various actors. Drawing from a wide range of sources, including legal treatises, chronicles, and theological texts, Malegam presents a nuanced picture of medieval Europe, where peace was both a political aspiration and a moral imperative.
The author explores how the Church played a central role in promoting peace, emphasizing its spiritual and moral significance. He delves into the efforts of popes, bishops, and monastic communities to establish peace through diplomacy, reconciliation, and the enforcement of truces. Malegam also examines the role of chivalry and the code of conduct that knights were expected to follow, which sought to maintain peace within the aristocratic class.
However, Malegam also acknowledges the inherent contradictions in these peace initiatives. He reveals how peace was often pursued through violence, such as in the Crusades, where the Church sanctioned military campaigns in the name of establishing peace. The author also explores the paradox of peace being used as a justification for war, as rulers and nobles sought to expand their.
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