Swabian League

The Swabian League was a military and political alliance formed in the late 15th century in the region of Swabia, present-day southwestern Germany. Comprised of several towns and cities, this coalition aimed to protect the member states' interests against external threats, particularly from larger powers like the Habsburgs. They coordinated defense strategies and imposed collective decisions on governance and conflict resolution. The League played a significant role in regional politics until it diminished in influence during the Reformation and the rise of centralized state power. Its legacy highlights the importance of local alliances in medieval Germanic politics.