Deposing Monarchs - Domestic Conflict and State Formation, 1500-1700 (Hardcover)

Deposing Monarchs analyses depositions in Northern Europe between 1500 and 1700 as a type of frequent political conflict which allows to present new ideas on early modern state formation, monarchy, and the conventions of royal rulership. The book revises earlier conceptualizations of depositions as isolated, unique events that emerged in the context of national historiographies. An examination of the official legitimations of depositions reveals that in times of crisis, concepts of tradition, rule of law, and political consensus are much more influential than the divine right of kings. Tracing the similarities and differences of depositions in Northern Europe transnationally and diachronically, the book shows monarchical succession as more non-linear than previously presumed. It offers a transferable model of the different elements needed in depositions, such as opposition to the monarch by multiple groups in a realm, the need for a convincing rival candidate, and a legitimation based on political traditions or religious ideas. Furthermore, the book bolsters our understanding of authority and rule as a constant process of negotiation, adding to recent research on political culture, and on the cultural history of politics.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Research in Early Modern History
Release date:	December 2021
First published:	2022
Authors:	Cathleen Sarti
Dimensions:	229 x 152mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	230
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-35980-5
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > Theory & methods > General Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1500 to 1750 Books > Humanities > History > European history > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > History > European history > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > History > Theory & methods > General Books > History > World history > 1500 to 1750 Promotions
LSN:	0-367-35980-4
Barcode:	9780367359805

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