ISBN-13: 9783110485271 / Niemiecki / Miękka / 2016 / 353 str.
ISBN-13: 9783110485271 / Niemiecki / Miękka / 2016 / 353 str.
Sellin presents a masterful comparative pan-European study that weaves together political and cultural history to show how monarchy succeeded in ensuring its legitimacy across most of Europe over centuries. What parts were played by traditional notions of dynastic legitimation of rule, the divine right of kings, and military success? How important were new attempts to gain legitimacy such as drawing up constitutions and social reform?