Dynastic Identity in Early Modern Europe

Rulers, Aristocrats and the Formation of Identities

Nonfiction, History, Modern, 17th Century, European General
Cover of the book Dynastic Identity in Early Modern Europe by , Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781317147336
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: April 29, 2016
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781317147336
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: April 29, 2016
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Aristocratic dynasties have long been regarded as fundamental to the development of early modern society and government. Yet recent work by political historians has increasingly questioned the dominant role of ruling families in state formation, underlining instead the continued importance and independence of individuals. In order to take a fresh look at the subject, this volume provides a broad discussion on the formation of dynastic identities in relationship to the lineage’s own history, other families within the social elite, and the ruling dynasty. Individual chapters consider the dynastic identity of a wide range of European aristocratic families including the CroÃs, Arenbergs and Nassaus from the Netherlands; the Guises-Lorraine of France; the Sandoval-Lerma in Spain; the Farnese in Italy; together with other lineages from Ireland, Sweden and the Austrian Habsburg monarchy. Tied in with this broad international focus, the volume addressed a variety of related themes, including the expression of ambitions and aspirations through family history; the social and cultural means employed to enhance status; the legal, religious and political attitude toward sovereigns; the role of women in the formation and reproduction of (composite) dynastic identities; and the transition of aristocratic dynasties to royal dynasties. In so doing the collection provides a platform for looking again at dynastic identity in early modern Europe, and reveals how it was a compound of political, religious, social, cultural, historical and individual attitudes.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Aristocratic dynasties have long been regarded as fundamental to the development of early modern society and government. Yet recent work by political historians has increasingly questioned the dominant role of ruling families in state formation, underlining instead the continued importance and independence of individuals. In order to take a fresh look at the subject, this volume provides a broad discussion on the formation of dynastic identities in relationship to the lineage’s own history, other families within the social elite, and the ruling dynasty. Individual chapters consider the dynastic identity of a wide range of European aristocratic families including the CroÃs, Arenbergs and Nassaus from the Netherlands; the Guises-Lorraine of France; the Sandoval-Lerma in Spain; the Farnese in Italy; together with other lineages from Ireland, Sweden and the Austrian Habsburg monarchy. Tied in with this broad international focus, the volume addressed a variety of related themes, including the expression of ambitions and aspirations through family history; the social and cultural means employed to enhance status; the legal, religious and political attitude toward sovereigns; the role of women in the formation and reproduction of (composite) dynastic identities; and the transition of aristocratic dynasties to royal dynasties. In so doing the collection provides a platform for looking again at dynastic identity in early modern Europe, and reveals how it was a compound of political, religious, social, cultural, historical and individual attitudes.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Planning Twentieth Century Capital Cities by
Cover of the book Growing Up and Growing Old in Ancient Rome by
Cover of the book The Articulate Classroom by
Cover of the book The Origins and Development of African Livestock by
Cover of the book Constructing the Beginning by
Cover of the book Coaching and Mentoring in the Asia Pacific by
Cover of the book Blackstone's Commentaries on the Laws of England Volumes I-IV by
Cover of the book The Psychology of Language by
Cover of the book How Culture Makes Us Human by
Cover of the book Manufactured Exports of East Asian Industrializing Economies and Possible Regional Cooperation by
Cover of the book Herbert Marcuse by
Cover of the book Singing Dante: The Literary Origins of Cinquecento Monody by
Cover of the book The Happiness Illusion by
Cover of the book The Lives of Community Health Workers by
Cover of the book Municipal Benchmarks: Assessing Local Perfomance and Establishing Community Standards by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy