The Cry of the Needy: Changing Perceptions of the Sounds of Begging in Late Medieval Germany
Published online on March 17, 2026
Abstract
Journal of Urban History, Ahead of Print.
The sounds of begging permeated medieval urban spaces. For centuries, these sounds were tolerated or even encouraged. City residents acknowledged that begging was a practical necessity, helping the impoverished attract the alms they needed to survive. ...
The sounds of begging permeated medieval urban spaces. For centuries, these sounds were tolerated or even encouraged. City residents acknowledged that begging was a practical necessity, helping the impoverished attract the alms they needed to survive. ...