(Interpretation of the Testimonies Concerning Border Disputes in the Moravian – Slovak Borderlands in the 16th – 18th Centuries: An Example of the Vršatec, Lednice, Trenčín and Brumov Manors)
Abstract: The aim of the study is to newly reflect on the issue which has not been fully analysed within Moravian and Slovak historiography. Testimonies of the witnesses involved in border disputes over exact delineation of the borderline between Moravia and the Kingdom of Hungary in 16th – 18th centuries represent highly valuable material which has a potential of versatile interpretation. We focus on testimonies from a particular area of Vršatec, Lednica, Trenčín and Brumov manors using historical – anthropological approach. Despite the fact that we regard the witnesses as capable of providing credible information, the sources are critically analysed and compared to older publications on the topic. The study reflects on the problematic of specific border signs such as stone circles and their reflection in the testimonies, furthermore the most important aspects of the process of near-border agricultural colonization are described and examined.
Authors: SOUČKOVÁ Taťána – VOLFOVÁ Jana
DOI: 10.17846/SHN.2019.23.2.403-425
Publication order reference:
Taťána Součková – Univerzita sv. Cyrila a Metoda v Trnave, Katedra historických vied a stredoeurópskych štúdií, Nám. J. Herdu 2, 917 01 Trnava, Slovak Republic, mail: tatana.souckova@ucm.sk
Jana Volfová – soukromá badatelka, Jiráskova 1813, 755 01 Vsetín, Czech Republic, mail: volfova-hovorakova@seznam.cz
Source: Studia Historica Nitriensia, year: 2019, vol.: 23, number: 2, pages: 403-425
Key words: Interrogation; Witnesses; Border Disputes; Moravia; Kingdom of Hungary; 16th – 18th centuries;
Language: CZECH