World Heritage Site: Hanseatic City of Lübeck
Publication Year: 2026
Publication Type: Article
Publication Identifier: WHEF9BD32D577
Summary
Rolf Hammel-Kiesow's scholarly work on the history of the Hanseatic League and its cities, particularly Lübeck, is highlighted for its critical approach to historiographical tradition and deep engagement with historical sources. His research, spanning over three decades, focused on the spatial and socio-topographic structure of Lübeck, comparative economic studies of the Hanseatic region from 1300 to 1800, and synthetic analyses of the Hanseatic League's organization. Key contributions include his doctoral dissertation on property ownership in late medieval Lübeck and his leadership in significant research centers. His methodology combined rigorous source analysis with advanced methodological reflection, setting a benchmark for historical studies in the field.
Citation
Czaja, R. (2026). Rolf Hammel-Kiesow i jego badania nad historią Hanzy i miast hanzeatyckich. Zapiski Historyczne. Poświęcone Historii Pomorza I Krajów Bałtyckich, XCI(2), 95–109. https://doi.org/10.15762/zh.2026.15
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