How did the Peasant Republic of Dithmarschen work? Was it a democracy or just complete anarchy?

by Atlas_The_Mighty

In the 15th century the Peasant Republic of Dithmarschen formed, I was just wondering what that meant for the actual peasants living in Dithmarschen.

CormacMettbjoll

While there's room for further discussion /u/bemonk describes Dithmarschen's situation here