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Explore the complex nature of leadership through Every Inch a King, a scholarly study from Brill. This volume examines how kings and queens functioned across various historical periods, looking at the sources of their authority and the practical limits placed on their power. From the earliest human societies to the medieval era, this book investigates how the image of a ruler is constructed and how they act as a source of justice. Readers will gain insights into the political and religious philosophies that shaped human history. The text also addresses the specific roles of queens, focusing on their importance in maintaining dynastic succession and the historical narratives surrounding them. This work serves as a deep dive into the study of rulers and elites, making it a valuable resource for historians and students of political biography.

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Examines the origins of royal authority and the practical restraints on power throughout history.

Analyzes how the kingly image is created and presented to the public and subject populations.

Investigates the role of rulers as the primary source of justice in ancient and medieval societies.

Covers the historical significance of queens in maintaining successful dynastic succession.

Provides comparative studies on kingship across different political and religious landscapes.

Part of the Rulers and Elites series, specifically volume 2 of this academic collection.

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Brill
Format
hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
13 November 2012
Listed Since
30 August 2012

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