This conference addresses the topic of joint rule or condominiums within a broader framework, focusing on medieval and early modern cities of the Holy Roman Empire. While previous research on joint rule has tended to take a regional approach, this conference will focus comparatively on the effects on cities and their inhabitants in various regions of the Empire. In addition to specific examples from southern and northwestern Germany, the political context and legal frameworks for joint city rule will be discussed.

A whole series of questions arise in connection with joint city rule. For example, the durability of these governance structures must be examined. Were they short-term measures to pacify conflicts, or genuine, long-term, sustainable solutions? How did joint rule affect the urban population concerned? Did it result in restrictions or, on the contrary, greater freedom? These and other aspects will be examined comparatively, taking into account the political and legal frameworks of cities during the period described.

The conference is being held as part of the program to promote the careers of female scholars in the Academies Program (external link). The public evening lecture by Prof. https://mittelalterliche-geschichte, held in cooperation with the Heidelberg Society for Legal History (external link), will take a broader perspective on the work of Prof. Eberhard Isenmann (external link) will take a broad perspective on the institutions, possibilities, and problems of urban rule, government, and constitution.

Please register to attend by September 30, 2023, at: heike.hawicks@hadw-bw.de

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