12th-15th c. study of the Eastern Baltic tribes, in the order of Who? Where? What? and Why?, utilizing existing historical resources. Discussion includes: Previous tribal context, lands, organization, and pagan beliefs of the peoples making up what is now Lithuania, Latvia, Southern Estonia, the extinct Old Prussians. Livonian Sword Brethren compared to the Teutonic Order. Desires between clergy compared to economic interests. Lipka Tatars. “Heinrici Conicon Lyvoniae” vs. “Livlandische Reimchonik”. Swamp warfare tactics. Hanseatic League in the 14th c. Lithuania during Gediminas: the last pagan King in europe.
SCA Name:
Breneks Zemgale
Mundane Name:
John Ozols
Email:
johnjozols@yahoo.com
Preferred Teaching Day And Time:
inperson-afternoon
Duration (in hours):
2