Les Guilhem de Montpellier et leur entourage urbain (1090-1204) : les apports de l’approche prosopographique  by Alexandre Vergos

“…Relying on the wealth of Montpellier, a new town in full expansion, they imposed their authority on the surrounding castellans and destabilised the power of the Count of Melgueil, their suzerain. The drastic change in the composition of the Guilhem entourage over the course of the century reflects the transformation of power relations within a flourishing merchant town. …”
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The status of Circassian princes in the 17th century: Independent Inaledes by F.A. Ozova

“…This is precisely why the whole territory of Circassia in the 17th century, excluding that of the Zhaney (some of its princes had suzerain-vassal relationships, while the other ones were allies), was a “country of war” (dar al-harb).…”
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Od porodní báby k porodní asistence by Milena Lenderová

“…Therefore the midwives became the first non-productive professional group that was reglemented by public authority. Suzerain, municipal, parish authorities and also some forward-looking individuals called for their competence during early modern times. …”
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