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The Livonian War
15.-16. century was time of great change in Europe in both political and social fields. Feudal ways of ruling nations changed. Strong European countries became centralized with strong royal administration and armies became more powerful. Once weak feudal nations slowly … Continue reading
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Wolter von Plettenberg
At 16. century the era of knights and crusader orders had come to an end. In most parts of Europe new age reforms were taken putting end to importance of chivalry. England and France became centralized states and Teutonic Order … Continue reading
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The Medieval Riga
Riga was founded in 1201. when Bishop Albert settled there. Before him there was native villages inhabited by Livonians and Latgallians. And there were a settlement by German Merchants who chose this place as their trading base. Bishop Albert chose … Continue reading
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The Grand Duchy of Lithuania
The Crusades in Latvian land ended in Crusader win and Early Latvian enslavement. Same thing happened to Estonians, but closest Latvian nation the Lithuania could withstand the Crusader attack and form a unified country which was one of the largest … Continue reading
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The last resistance of Semigallians
As said earlier the divided Early Latvian tribes could not form a united resistance against Crusader aggression. The battle of Saule benefited Lithuanians more than Semigallians or Curonians. The victory of Alexander Nevsky was more vital for Russians. Those … Continue reading
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