Lu beck Style Novgorod Style Baltic Rim Central Places as Arenas for Cultural Encounters and Urbanisation 1100 1400 AD Centre for Baltic Studies CCC Papers 5 1st Edition by Muntis Auns ISBN 9984675378 9789984675374

“Lübeck Style, Novgorod Style: Baltic Rim Central Places as Arenas for Cultural Encounters and Urbanisation (1100-1400 AD)” by Muntis Auns explores the dynamic urban and cultural transformations that took place in the Baltic region during the medieval period, focusing on the cities of Lübeck and Novgorod. The book examines how these urban centers, situated at the crossroads of trade routes and diverse cultural influences, served as critical arenas for the exchange of ideas, art, and social practices. Through a detailed analysis of architectural styles, urban planning, and the interaction between local traditions and external influences, Auns investigates how the integration of these cities into broader European and Eurasian networks shaped their development. This work offers a valuable contribution to understanding the processes of urbanization and cultural encounter in the Baltic Rim during a pivotal era of history.