Bibliography and Further Reading
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The primary reference material, including many of the images, came from:
Bavarian coat of arms - Historisches Lexikon Bayerns (historisches-lexikon-bayerns.de)
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The idea of “shared myths” for creating vast social networks:
Harari, Y.N., Sapiens, HarperCollins, 2015
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Information on Kaiser Rotbart:
Rise of the Red Beard: Who Was Frederick Barbarossa? (thecollector.com)
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Information on the House of Wittelsbach:
Kingdom of Bavaria - House of Wittelsbach (almanachdegotha.org)
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Information on the House of Wittelsbach and Hohenstaufen dynasties:
Wittelsbach | Encyclopedia.com
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Image of Nördlingen coat of arms:
Hahn, Steven H., 01/2002
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On Nördlingen’s status as a Free Imperial City:
Town Guide: Nördlingen in the Ries, Kootz, W., Kraichgau Verlag
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Image of Charles VII Coat of Arms:
File:Charles VII Arms-imperial.svg - Wikimedia Commons
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Information on the incorporation of die Pfalz into Bavaria:
Palatinate | historical region, Germany | Britannica
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“Wie der Pfälzer Löwe in das Bayerische Wappen kam”, Süddeutsche Zeitung, Hans Kratz 8/23/2016
Sueddeutsche Zeitung | Pfalz und Bayern
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On Eagles and Lions in German heraldry:
German Heraldry Coat of Arms & Family Crests (heraldryandcrests.com)
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On Lions in heraldry (primarily on English heraldry):
The Lion in Heraldry ! | Stylish Lion (stylish-lion.com)
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On the British Royal Coats of Arms
Queen Elizabeth II: Coffin draped in Royal Standard | CTV News
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Information on Franconia:
The History Files | European Kingdoms | Central Europe | Franconia
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Additional information on Franconia:
Britannica | Geopgraphy & Travel | States & Other Subdivisions | Franconia, historical duchy, Germany
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Information on the symbolism of the Fränkischer Rechen:
Franconian Rake - Wikipedia
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Image of the Veldenzer Blauer Löwe:
Wikiwand | Veldenzer Löwe
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Image of the Ortenburg-Kraiburg Panther:
Grafschaft Kraiburg – Wikipedia
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On the Holy Roman Church versus the Holy Roman Empire:
Popes vs. Emperors: The Rise and Fall of Papal Power | (lawexplores.com)
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Information on electorates:
Electors of the Holy Roman Empire | History Wiki | Fandom
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Information on Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria:
Grafschaft Kraiburg – Wikipedia
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List of Holy Roman Emperors:
Complete List of the Holy Roman Emperors (holyromanempireassociation.com)
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On the end of the Holy Roman Empire at the hands of Napoleon:
History Today | The End of the Holy Roman Empire
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On the creation of the Free State of Bavaria following WWI:
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