The Character Of Kingship
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The Character Of Kingship
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Author : Declan Quigley
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2020-05-31
The Character Of Kingship written by Declan Quigley and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-31 with Social Science categories.
Why has monarchy been such a prevalent institution throughout history and in such a diverse range of societies? Kingship is at the heart of both ritual and politics and has major implications for the theory of social and cultural anthropology. Yet, despite the contemporary fascination with royalty, anthropologists have sorely neglected the subject in recent decades. This book combines a strong theoretical argument with a wealth of ethnography from kingships in Africa, Asia and the Pacific. Quigley gives a timely and much-needed overview of the anthropology of kingship and a crucial reassessment of the contributions of Frazer and Hocart to debates about the nature and function of royal ritual. From diverse fieldwork sites, a number of eminent anthropologists demonstrate how ritual and power intertwine to produce a series of variations around myth, tragedy and historical realities. However, underneath this diversity, two common themes invariably emerge: the attempt to portray kingship as timeless and perfect, and the dual nature of the king as sacred being and scapegoat.
The Character Of Kingship
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Author : Declan Quigley
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2020-05-31
The Character Of Kingship written by Declan Quigley and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-31 with Social Science categories.
Why has monarchy been such a prevalent institution throughout history and in such a diverse range of societies? Kingship is at the heart of both ritual and politics and has major implications for the theory of social and cultural anthropology. Yet, despite the contemporary fascination with royalty, anthropologists have sorely neglected the subject in recent decades. This book combines a strong theoretical argument with a wealth of ethnography from kingships in Africa, Asia and the Pacific. Quigley gives a timely and much-needed overview of the anthropology of kingship and a crucial reassessment of the contributions of Frazer and Hocart to debates about the nature and function of royal ritual. From diverse fieldwork sites, a number of eminent anthropologists demonstrate how ritual and power intertwine to produce a series of variations around myth, tragedy and historical realities. However, underneath this diversity, two common themes invariably emerge: the attempt to portray kingship as timeless and perfect, and the dual nature of the king as sacred being and scapegoat.
Rome And The Friendly King
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Author : David Braund
language : en
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Release Date : 1984-01-01
Rome And The Friendly King written by David Braund and has been published by Palgrave Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984-01-01 with Diplomacy categories.
Rome And The Firendly King Routledge Revivals
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Author : David Braund
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-05
Rome And The Firendly King Routledge Revivals written by David Braund and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05 with Kings and rulers, Ancient categories.
Rome and the Friendly King, first published in 1984, offers a functional definition of what is usually called client kingship - to show what a client king (or 'friendly king', to use the Roman term) was in practice. Each aspect of this complex role is examined over a period of six centuries: the making of a king; exposure to Roman institutions and individuals; formal recognition as a friendly ruler. Professor Braund shows how the king's power related to Roman authority, and to his subjects. The role of Romans in royal wills, principally as recipients of bequests, is also examined, and it is also shown how some kings were assimilated completely into Roman society to become senators in their own right. In conclusion, Professor Braund considers the ways in which both sides benefited from client kingship and, in doing so, helps to explain the persistent use of such relationships throughout history.
Rome And The Friendly King Routledge Revivals
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Author : David Braund
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-04-08
Rome And The Friendly King Routledge Revivals written by David Braund and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-08 with History categories.
Rome and the Friendly King, first published in 1984, offers a functional definition of what is usually called client kingship – to show what a client king (or ‘friendly king’, to use the Roman term) was in practice. Each aspect of this complex role is examined over a period of six centuries: the making of a king; exposure to Roman institutions and individuals; formal recognition as a friendly ruler. Professor Braund shows how the king’s power related to Roman authority, and to his subjects. The role of Romans in royal wills, principally as recipients of bequests, is also examined, and it is also shown how some kings were assimilated completely into Roman society to become senators in their own right. In conclusion, Professor Braund considers the ways in which both sides benefited from client kingship and, in doing so, helps to explain the persistent use of such relationships throughout history.
Richard Ii
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Author : Professor of Medieval and Renaissance History Anthony Goodman
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press on Demand
Release Date : 1999
Richard Ii written by Professor of Medieval and Renaissance History Anthony Goodman and has been published by Oxford University Press on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with History categories.
The re-assessment of the character and practice of medieval kingship is a lively academic subject. In the context of the later Middle Ages, interest has been focused on aspects of the subject such as discourse on the nature and purpose of rule, the conventions of co-operation between kingsand communities, monarchy as spectacle, cultural expression of royal personality, and the fiscal basis of government. These are among the subject areas emphasised by the contributors to this re-assessment of Richard II. The contributors produce a rounded picture of his personality and rule byexamining his contemporary reputation and key aspects of his policies. This study highlights the seriousness of the convergent problems affecting the exercise and of English kingship, and illuminates why the traditional and innovative panaceas attempted by a conventionally-minded prince resulted inhis downfall. It is a study which positions the reign within the evolution of English kinship.
The Character Of King Arthur In Medieval Literature
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Author : Rosemary Morris
language : en
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Release Date : 1982
The Character Of King Arthur In Medieval Literature written by Rosemary Morris and has been published by Boydell & Brewer Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with Literary Collections categories.
This study is based on literry works in various languages, from earliest times until approximately 1500. The 'biographer' of Arthur, tries to interlink the various sources.
It S About Time
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Author : Ken Eckert
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
It S About Time written by Ken Eckert and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Beowulf categories.
The Character Of The King
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1800
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The Routledge History Of Monarchy
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Author : Elena Woodacre
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2019-06-12
The Routledge History Of Monarchy written by Elena Woodacre and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-12 with History categories.
The Routledge History of Monarchy draws together current research across the field of royal studies, providing a rich understanding of the history of monarchy from a variety of geographical, cultural and temporal contexts. Divided into four parts, this book presents a wide range of case studies relating to different aspects of monarchy throughout a variety of times and places, and uses these case studies to highlight different perspectives of monarchy and enhance understanding of rulership and sovereignty in terms of both concept and practice. Including case studies chosen by specialists in a diverse array of subjects, such as history, art, literature, and gender studies, it offers an extensive global and interdisciplinary approach to the history of monarchy, providing a thorough insight into the workings of monarchies within Europe and beyond, and comparing different cultural concepts of monarchy within a variety of frameworks, including social and religious contexts. Opening up the discussion of important questions surrounding fundamental issues of monarchy and rulership, The Routledge History of Monarchy is the ideal book for students and academics of royal studies, monarchy, or political history.