Johannes Janssen's magisterial history of Germany at the end of the Middle Ages is a definitive work on the subject. Drawing on a vast range of sources, Janssen explores the economic, political, religious, and cultural developments that shaped this pivotal period of German history. The result is a richly detailed and deeply engaging portrait of a society in flux, that provides invaluable insights into the forces that have shaped modern Germany. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.