Oculus ecclesiae or the eyes of the people. Church and society in medieval Frisia
Anneke B. Mulder-Bakker
Medieval Frisia, also known as the ‘Seven Frisian Sea Lands’, consisted of clearly distinguishable parts: West Friesland (now part Dutch province Holland), West-Lauwers (the present-day Province Friesland), Lands between Lauwers and Eems Groningen) called East Friesland, together with German (Fig. 1). This study is concerned Eems; its main emphasis on lands (terrae) Fivelgo Hunsingo 2). The history medieval not considered here in terms modern political theory; instead, forms society administration they really existed, actual family communal relationships. Viewed this light peace truces inspired by Church are seen to have played an important role.
Journal of Medieval History