Royal Heirs: Succession and the Future of Monarchy in Nineteenth-Century Europe

ISBN-13: 9781316512913 / Angielski / Twarda / 2023

Scotland) Muller Frank Lorenz (University of St Andrews

Opis

Illuminates the role played by the heirs to the throne in the survival of monarchy in nineteenth-century Europe.

Recenzje

'Müller's fascinating account of the royal heirs in nineteenth-century Europe reminds us that the “game of thrones” can only be played successfully by those who keep a keen eye on what lies ahead in the future. Both meticulously researched and highly entertaining, the book analyses the making of modern men and power relations at the top of society.' Monika Wienfort, author of Monarchy in the Nineteenth Century

Spis treści

Introduction; 1. 'Pledge of a blessed future': royal heirs in the nineteenth century; 2. 'And this comedy that I have to perform before the world': royal heirs as sons and husbands; 3. 'The affair of his people': the education of royal heirs in the nineteenth century; 4. 'Making the Princess known and securing friends for after times': royal heirs in politics, press and the public sphere; 5. 'From my earliest youth the army has been my absolute love': royal heirs and the militarisation of the monarchy; Conclusion; Appendix: List of rulers and heirs.