The study investigates how the semantics of peace functioned in domestic conflicts between 1760 and 1810. The analysis of communicative practices of the actors in court reveals the importance of notions of peace in conflict regulation at the political micro-level. This first systematic exploration of the discourse on domestic tranquility demonstrates its role in promoting order during a time of profound change.

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Inken Schmidt-Voges, Universität Osnabrück.