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Jonathan R. Lyon is Professor of History at the University of Chicago, where he specializes in the history of the Holy Roman Empire. He has previously held fellowships from the Humboldt Foundation and the Austrian Science Fund. He is the author of Princely Brothers and Sisters: The Sibling Bond in German Politics, 1100–1250 (2013), which won the 2017 John Nicholas Brown Prize from the Medieval Academy of America, and Noble Society: Five Lives from Twelfth-Century Germany (2017).
'In this big, important book, Jonathan Lyon dissolves the distinction between the bad old days of the feudal order and the modern forms of governance that supposedly replaced them. The heterogenous realms of the German-speaking lands take center stage in a new political narrative fit for the 21st century.' Daniel Lord Smail, Harvard University 'As impressive in its chronological range as it is penetrating in its observations and thought-provoking in its conclusions, Jonathan Lyon's book will be required reading for anyone interested in how the exercise of power worked on the ground: in the localities, towns and villages of medieval and early modern Europe. A remarkable achievement and a pleasure to read!' Björn Weiler, Aberystwyth University '… the author has succeeded in writing an understandable and pleasant (sometimes even enjoyable) introduction for newcomers to read, while at the same time giving experts material for further reflection.' Roman Deutinger, H-Soz-Kult '… Jonathan Lyon's book can undoubtedly be seen as a useful and important study on the bailiwick, not least because it focuses on the entire temporal development and numerous related facets in a very rich, critical and innovative way.' Roman Zehetmayer, MIÖG
