| Variable | Definition |
|---|---|
| Polity | The Seshat Polity ID |
| Year(s) | The years for which we have the data. [negative = BCE] |
| Tag | [Evidenced, Disputed, Suspected, Inferred, Unknown] |
| Verified | A Seshat Expert has approved this piece of data. |
| Variable | Definition |
|---|---|
| professional_military_officer | The absence or presence of professional military officer for a polity. |
| # | Polity | Year(s) | Professional Military Officer | Description | Edit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 |
(Five Dynasties Period) |
Full Year Range of Five Dynasties Period is assumed. [906, 970] |
present |
None | |
| 85 |
(Norman England) |
Full Year Range of Norman England is assumed. [1066, 1153] |
absent |
Roles such as castellans or knights leading small units were temporary and tied to specific contexts, such as defending a castle or participating in a campaign. These were not salaried or full-time specialist positions. [R_Morillo 0] | |
| 86 |
(East Francia) |
Full Year Range of East Francia is assumed. [842, 919] |
absent |
Military leadership was held by feudal lords and knights, who served as part-time commanders based on their social status and landholding obligations rather than as full-time professionals. [Reuter 1991] | |